Ed’s Kort Haus
6732 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103
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Address :
6732 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA, 98103 - Phone (206) 782-3575
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Opening Hours
- Mon :2:00 pm - 2:00pm
- Mon : 2:00 pm - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner, Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Music : Juke Box
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Tue, Sat, Sun
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Drive-Thru : No
Caters : No
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Bryan K.
This place is right up there with Uncle Moe's Planet Georgetown as one of Seattle's strangest yet most intriguing bars. Every so often, you need a trip to a bar like Ed's Kort Haus to reset your standards of what a good bar consists of. Of course, most people probably wouldn't even give Ed's a second look, but then again, I'm not most people. When buying the first round, I asked for a margarita for one of my companions. The bartender proceeded to advise against it, stating, "I wouldn't if I were you." Interesting, I thought. We'll stick with beers I guess or Strongbow as it turned out to be. Next I noticed there extensive list of exotic meats for your every possible burger need. Whoever thought to turn bear, or ostrich, or even lion into a burger? Ed did, of course. Nasty, if you ask me. Finally, as I was waiting to pay my tab at the end our stay, I some how became the focal point of a toast given by several patrons at the bar. It was in Spanish, so I couldn't tell you what was said, but I'm assuming it was good since afterward one of the patrons preceded to tell me the story of his previous nights sexual conquest, as if I really needed that to top off the night. Oh well. Either way, it made for a great story as I came back to our table. So, whether you're looking for a good time or a good time drops from the sky compliments of a little bird, Ed's Kort Haus can provide you that good time, most likely. Also, if you got a pup, bring it. This house is dog friendly.
(4)Marion B.
I wandered in here early Sunday morning to watch the Women's World Cup final game. The bartender (I think it may have been Ed himself) was really welcoming and a fun companion to watch the game with. I'm looking forward to going back some day soon and trying some of the exotic burgers.I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a local dive bar with a wide selection of beers and burgers!
(4)Chira V.
yes yes this place has all sorts of meats to eats. kangaroo. boar. bear. alligator. but its all about the walnut burger.
(4)Andy R.
One of the last dive bars in Seattle. Don't take this the wrong way. Dive is not a bad term. I love bars that are not trying to be more than they should. Don't get all pretentious on me and charge 7 freakin dollars for a basic micro-brew. The beer selection is good, they've got them all covered. Burgers a plenty with the exotics available, check their whiteboard for what's available that day. It's a great mainstay in the neighborhood. Sadly with the new condos taking over the Phinney ridge I'm afraid for this little place being overrun by bug money. Go check it out and keep a real bar on Greenwood/Phinney.
(3)Marcus W.
The Kort Haus is especially great on major holidays. From what i can tell it's a family owned and operated bar that has always been nothing more than courteous to myself and my roommates. The juke box is also the most insane thing i have ever seen in my entire life.
(5)Geoffrey R.
Last night I went to the Kort-Haus with some friends. We were thinking about the Tin-Hat (very close to my house, and my local watering hole of choice...) but decided to hit this place up, because...well I don't remeber why. This place is a pretty typical dive bar. Greasy food, dart-boards, pull-tabs, juke-box, slightly surely bartender. With one exception. They serve, what a novice would call, exotic meats. We're talking buffalo, deer, ostrich... I was hoping for some gueyduck , but alas, I was denied. I will say, the night we went, our service was horrid. I ordered a corndog. I came to my table frozen in the middle. I sent it back, It returned in the same icey corpse it had apparently been doomed to for all eternity. They waitress also brought our entire table of patroons the wrong order. We ate some of it anyway. It's also a little bright in there for my standards, and you can find a jukebox with much better selection elsewhere... trust me. This place will do in a pinch, but if you can get to the Tin Hat, or even the People's pub.... go there.
(3)Hodi P.
This is the place to go for exotic meat burgers. Plus you can get a Kobe beef burger for the cheapest price around. The jukebox is good and they have pool, darts and other games.
(4)Dan P.
d: "whoa...they have black bear burgers?" m:"yeah..." d: "is that even legal? can you just eat black bear?" m: "i don't know." d: "seems kinda sketchy doesn't it?" c: "well you can go hunt and kill a black bear, it's not like a grizzly or anything." m: "right, i mean they have black bears in new jersey for chrissake. in the suburbs." d: "yeah...but i mean, it's still a bear." m: "it IS still a bear. that's true." d: "i don't know how i feel about eating bear." or something like that. i didn't have a tape recorder or anything, and we were about 4 beers down at that point, so it's hard to say whether that's completely accurate - but i'm sure it's the type of conversation that takes place many times at the kort-haus. as the other review so succinctly stated it: this place is a dive bar. it's really not the kind of bar you'd think about eating in on first glance. in fact, i'm not sure you'd even eat anything from a vending machine in a place like this. luckily though - there are no vending machines - unless you count the ones in the bathroom - and they don't sell things to eat. for the most part. anyhow...oddly enough, in this joint where even peanuts seem dodgy, they specialize in serving up exotic meats. kangaroo, the aforementioned black bear, buffalo, ostrich, crocodile, etc. if you can make a burger patty out of it - they've probably got it. and they seem to take their exotic meats rather seriously. a friend of mine got the spicy buffalo burger and said it was great. a couple other guys at the bar come in every tuesday to try a new type of burger. so...people DO actually eat here. and the atmosphere is pretty classic - and the type that's quickly disappearing from condotown usa. the bartender also explained that sunday's and tuesday's - you buy one exotic meat burger, the second one is half price. so...there's that.
(4)Sean F.
The Bird Man of Ballard owns a business cutting down trees. He has fists the size of my head. He smokes Malboro Reds. He used to be in a hair rock band back in the 80's. I met him at the Kort Haus.
(4)Heather F.
Last time we were at Kort Haus, there were two other customers. One of these guys started dancing to the song on the jukebox. It was a dance that involved waving his fingers behind his back. I tried not to look at him too much, because I thought it might embarass him & make him stop -- but really it only made him dance more. There was an Ultimate Fighting match was on the TV and the nachos were lousy. The Kort Haus is what it is and that's why I like it. It's a bar for people who like to drink and that makes sense. I'm not crazy about the food and I haven't been there on a weekend night so I don;t know what that's like. I love the fact that they recently painted the outside neon green. You know whoever owns the newly built condos across the street has to hate that. Down with faux-dive bars.
(4)Hong D.
Ed's is super. Outdoor seating, your choice of whatever animal burger you could imagine, a cock-ring dispenser in the bathroom, and the ever-present dancing mexican dude. Ed himself is a stand up guy and he's got my vote for Mayor of Greenwood Ave.
(5)Chris C.
This place is just like any "Tavern" EXCEPT the burgers. They have at least 10+ exotic meats and all are interesting to try! (ONE NOTE! _AVOID_ the alligator at all costs!!) The price for a normal burger is really reasonable but the exotic burgers are around 10$. (if they were less they'd get 5 stars for sure!) I recommend going with a bunch of friends and all ordering different burgers to split. Worth a stop for something different. :)
(4)Nicole H.
I have had many great nights at Ed's. I had friends who lived just down the hill in Greenwood and when I first visited them, they took me to their favorite local dive bar in walking distance. The Kort Haus is certainly not an upscale bar, but it is comfortable and friendly and that's what I look for. Ed is VERY friendly and maybe too flirtatious for his own good. The drinks are expensive but the variety is great. I can't tell you much about the burgers because I never went there to eat.
(4)John H.
Total dive, but the claim to fame is unusual burgers. They are good, and so are the fries!
(4)Zoe L.
great place for a meatlover and the adventurous! last time i was there they had alligator, ostrich, bear, and more on the menu. it's loud, dim, crowded- perfect! one of the places i miss most in seattle.
(4)Keating v.
This is a great gritty place. The fellow bar flys are very friendly and there is always lively conversation. The place has an outside deck in the back and some plastic flowers adorn the outside front. There is a very good beer selection and spirits as well. There is a pool table, darts, jutebox, videos etc.. The menue is extensive but the speciatly is burgers of exotic meats. You can get a kangaroo burger, alligator burger, buffalo burger, yak burger etc.. It comes with fries or tater tots and the tater tots are very good. This is a fantastic place that I highly recommend. It's cheap too! A great place to go for happy hour.
(5)Nicole H.
Damn I love this place. I'm kicking myself that it took so long for me to discover the treasure that is the Ed's Kort Haus. They're vegetarian friendly, dog friendly, and so many styles of beer! An all-around perfect, unpretentious neighborhood establishment, as welcoming to the newcomer as to the regular.
(5)Ellen P.
Can I write less than 1 star? Literally I looked down after a couple of drinks and found 5, not 1, not 3, not 2, but 5 ants in my drink. Pretending it's 1 ant and casually sliding it out is one thing....but honestly 5? Like were they camping out? Were they trying to find a better life in a free land? WHO KNOWS. Once I realized that there was a damn ant farm in my drink, the owner, Ed, gave 0 shits. Like literally why would I fake ants in my drink. ....... I drank 2 sips and then I realized it. I can't. This is horrible. I mean I appreciate my average shitty bar but for fucks sake clean your shit Eddy boy.
(1)Brooke R.
This place is an absolute garbage paradise. My friend was drinking her drink and noticed not 1 but 5 ants in her drink. After that we all looked and we all noticed we had ants in our drink. When we went up to talk to good 'ol Eddy he did not seem to be too concerned about our ant dilemma. He still made us pay for our shots but not our drinks. What a nice guy. My friend also ordered a Bloody Mary and it looked like he took a bite out of her green onion. Anyways, this place is shit. Don't go.
(1)Emily H.
If you are looking for a dive bar, this is most definitely a dive bar. Ceiling tiles caving in, sticky surfaces, and that familiar stale grease aroma that reminds you of the bowling alleys of yesteryear. But you also get all the perks of the dive bar here - pool tables, darts, a plethora of random bar games, plenty of TVs, and most importantly a very non-pretentious atmosphere. I'd also add that you get perks that aren't found at every dive bar here. They have a very good selection of craft beers on draft, most of which is local. Their menu is also pretty interesting. Their offerings of "exotic" burgers do nothing for me, but interestingly they do offer four different types of veggie burgers alongside those game burgers. I'd also add that our bartender (who I believe may also be the owner) raved about their poutine, and insisted you wouldn't find it as good anywhere else. We only had beers so I can't vouch for his assertion, but the way he described it I admit sounded pretty tasty! (Albeit a gut bomb that you may regret a few hours later) Lastly I'd mention that there was a sign pointing out that it's a dog friendly bar. I didn't see any canine companions there on this particular evening, but it seems like a fun place to bring your pooch.
(4)Hanley B.
I came here late one night with a few friends, just looking to have a few beers to finish the night off. It is a divey place but clean and enjoyable. They had an HD version of Buck Hunter which, of course, we played. Ed's also serves some very baseline variations of bar food. Tots, jalapeno poppers, fried pickles, etc. My biggest issue, and the largest reason it gets two starts, is that it was $7 for a pint of Sierra's Celebration Ale. $7!!! Are you kidding me? It's a dive bar. And of course, I didn't ask before ordering, because, again, it's a dive bar. You'd think at that price, they could afford the extra letters to spell "Court." I feel it is somewhat deceptive to not post those prices. That's an insane price for a beer at most places but at least at high-end joints, you know you're going to get screwed. Come on, Ed's. Get your prices in line and I'll come back and update my review. $5 is the most a beer should be at your place, especially a Sierra Nevada beer. Child please.
(2)Jennifer L.
This is a super dive-y bar with a mixed crowd. Some people are awesome and some are pretty off. I was having a wonderful conversation about how awesome it is that Sherman and Baldwin are not just athletes, but actually smart people. Apparently there was a former Yale soccer star that preferred to be classified as an athlete than as a smart person and felt that this was a point he needed to insert into my conversation. On the other hand, a stranger from the end of the bar bought me a drink. The bartender actually said, "this is from the gentleman at the end of the bar." I didn't have any of the specialty food items on the menu. We did end up ordering jalapeño poppers. They were basic bar food. I probably wouldn't seek this place out, but I wouldn't oppose going here either.
(3)Brad H.
The service here is what sets this place apart. The man working here clearly cares about his guests and making them welcome and appreciated. Unique decor but all in all a fun place for smaller groups.
(5)Holle T.
tater tots!!! Enjoyed a friend's birthday party here and had a blast. Loved the greasy bar food with my drinks. Only question mark was that I got an earful from one of the bartenders who told me that Abraham Lincoln murdered millions of Native Americans by locking them in barns and then setting them on fire. That doesn't seem historically accurate. Great ice cream sandwiches too!
(4)Jeff W.
I love dive bars I actively seek them out and I had much higher hopes for this place. I mean it delivers on the grime, sticky chairs, outdated postings and dead bugs but you need to back up your shittyness with something, anything, to get people to come back. I just can't figure out how this place stays in business. I mean one thing 9 out of 10 dive bars have going for them is COLD BEER, either on tap or in the fridge. Ed's has neither...both warm, room temperature warm. I feel sorry for the guy because its obvious he has given up. Its almost a joke at this point, no wait IT IS A JOKE! If you haven't been here before hopefully you don't accidentally catch a glimpse of the health code violation they call a kitchen. The sight alone will almost turn your stomach but we did eat there once (prior to our glimpse) Rarely do I wish for a building to be knocked down and turned into condos but Ed's has got to go. If it wasn't for the Stumbling Goat next door I'm sure it would be rubble by now.
(2)Grubenführer Z.
Ed needs to retire...the guy is bitchy, manipulative, and unhappy. The place needs a new captain and a good cleaning. Heck man just let the ants take over! ...at least they would understand if you run a groupon add dont bitch when a new customer shows up with four friends to spend money on fake exotic meat! This place is a joke and like ed's jokes afterwards you think...huh? Hey Ed ..F U and the fake camel you rode in on :D PWAAAAAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAAHAH
(1)Lana B.
Awesome poutine, best crispy fries, decent burgers. Parking was a pain, but we didn't have any issues redeeming our Groupon. Service was available, if not first class, and yes, the place is dark and looks dive-y, but the plates and silverware were clean. I'd definitely come back.
(4)John V.
I used to like Ed's Kort Haus, but having just gone there, I will never go back. I went in there last night and the beer was warm. It was also clear that Ed doesn't clean his tap lines very often. I have been sick from dirty tap lines before and knew not to drink the beer after I discovered this. I don't mind the grimy aspect of the rest of the place. It is a dive. I like dives, but not when they don't take care of the basics. If you really enjoy barfing all night after drinking their petri dish beer, this is the place for you.
(1)Stefanie F.
I love a place that has exotic meat, good cheap beer, cider, and wine. This plce has all that and a bag of chips. Althugh I didn't order chips. I have been here previously for my husbands birthday party which was so much fun and the bar tender gave us yummy shots, but that was back in 2011. This time I tried the pear cider which was delicious and only 140 calories. They used to have 14 hands for their wine slection but now have blackbox. I tried the cab and it was decent for house/cheap wine. this time we didn't eat the burgrs but we often buy 4 at a time and cut them into quarters and try 4 animal types at a time. It's fun to do that way. They upgrded their BIG BUCK HUNTER gme to an HD screen real time. iT'S $2 A game per person. we loved the new game and aparently the owner said they have 1 of 3 that was released to washington state. Now i don't know about you but i love a bar that offers fun games and this place has pool tables, pac man, big buck, pinball, loto pull tabs, and my favorite REAL CORK DART BOARDS. which are just so much better to play with and "free". hrd to find a place with them. The place is definately drk, feel neighborhood laid back style. We met a guy from Brazil there hwo was visiting his daughter and another couple who we taught how to play darts and they were fro New Zealand. So a variety of people check thi s place out. the owner asked me seral times if I wanted anything and made sure we were taken care of. He gave samples to us of beer when we werent sure which to try. They had a creme brulee stout which i unique. It smeels sweet and is a little sweet. We ordered the german dunkle. it was bittle, flavorful and great.
(4)Adam L.
PLEASE DO NOT EAT HERE. I was served "food" and there were several ants on and around the plate. With our efforts combined, we can certainly force this place from operating and serving the paying public in the wonderful Phinney neighborhood. There's so many better places on Phinney Ave. I encourage you to try them besides Ed's. Before I posted this I made sure to visit the establishment two times. I didn't want this review to be biased.
(1)Chris W.
I wanted to give this place one star for the ant problems (a friend made the mistake of eating from the candy dispenser and getting a mouthful of ants with his mike'n'ikes), and for the strangeness of the so-called exotic meats... but this is a true dive. Other places called dives around Seattle do not have the frightening bathroom that Ed's is blessed with, nor do they have an owner/bartender who personifies "dive-bar" quite like Ed. We listened to his menu pitch and bad jokes, then ordered. I stayed away from the exotic meats and had a french dip that was not good. The other guys had a variety of meat-like burgers that no one seemed very happy with. We had some french fries with a poutine like substance that was ok. The beer selection was surprisingly decent. There was no one else in the place. Ed was unsympathic to the ant-eater. Not going back.
(2)John W.
I parked behind this dive to eat next door. There are no signs saying what spots are reserved for which business, there are no 'no parking' signs, but apparently anyone who parks behind this place can expect a passive aggressive man blocking their car in with his SUV and then getting a lecture from the guy when you apologize for violating an unwritten, unposted rule. Apparently its his standard modus operandi. Not that the guy cares, but Ill never go there and neither will any of my friends. If he put 10% of the effort of being an a**hole into painting a sign, perhaps he'd live a happier, longer life. I wish him luck, it's got to be stressful acting that way. BTW, the Staggering Goat next door was delicious!
(1)Andrew W.
To truly appreciate this place you actually have to spend some time there. Ed is great and so are the regulars. The Australian Poutine is to die for.
(5)Stephanie K.
Yeah, this bar is a total dive. So, one would expect they would have strong drinks to compensate for it, right? Wrong! If you are not going to clean 30 years' worth of stains from your chairs and carpets, at least make me a decent gin and tonic that will make me forget where I am. This didn't happen. I don't mind stains, I do mind an expensive well drink made of mostly mixer. I'm no fool! I won't be back for their divey drinks.
(2)Audrey G.
All of you Groupon yuppies complaining about dirt in a DIVE BAR need to get off your high horses and go back to your gentrified condos. It's grimy, you might swallow a bug or two, but no one is forcing to come here, so get out!
(4)Evan R.
Great dive bar, and ed is a pretty nice guy. Burgers are solid - nothing too special. He also runs good drink specials fairly regularly.
(3)Wolfhouser V.
Total dive bar, but amazing exotic burgers at insanely affordable prices. Ed seems like a cool guy, too.
(5)Madalinn A.
My husband and I went here last night with the Groupon we bought. We live in Stanwood and drove all the way down there for the bartender to tell us that they don't accept Groupons on Fridays or Saturdays. We order food and drinks anyways since we're already there, only to find out that they were out of every exotic meat that we wanted to try, and the other meats, she said, she was just to lazy to pull out! Everything else they had left we couldn've gotten at Cabelas! I was SO disappointed! And if those two things weren't enough, our food arrives with a bunch of ants crawling around everywhere! Again, we both said whatever and finished our food and drinks, however, we will NOT be coming back here EVER. I don't understand how this place is still in business.
(1)Stryder C.
The waitress was an angel, the owner an a**hole. I came in she was the only one working, no kitchen staff at all. I ordered a steak sandwhich without being told (or realizing) that she was staffing the entire place herself. She was patient, I was patient, she told me she had someone coming in...I waited. An hour later, the owner(?) finally arrives, starts making food for people. I get my sandwhich, it tastes like fish. I don't make a big deal, just want to get my check at that point. He asks what's wrong, I tell him. "Nobody g******ed asked you to wait an hour" I tried to assure him I wasn't trying to cause issue, "your tab is paid, get the f**k out and never come back" I'd like to assure him that I won't.
(1)Cory D.
Ed's is a funny place. I like that Ed (he is apparently the only person who ever works there - he's the cook, the bartender, and the server) pretty much just doesn't give a shit. He's gruff and unsympathetic. Like the grandpa who fought in Korea and has no respect for anyone or anything that's not tougher than their stint behind enemy lines. You know the kind of guy I'm talking about. Like the father on That 70's show, minus the funny. He's stingy as hell too, which is why I wouldn't recommend ordering a mixed drink. It's a run-down, cheap sports bar that will likely forever smell like grease and cigarettes. But what I'm saying is, it works. Who doesn't like to just go out and drink a cheap beer and play Big Buck Hunter once in a while? If you're coming here for the food, you've got issues. It's a dive bar, people! I'm not actually convinced that the "exotic meat" burgers are anything more than Costco beef patties. I'm glad Ed's is in the neighborhood. It balances out the douchery of Oliver's Twist.
(4)James S.
Go for the atmosphere, stay for the exotic meats! First off - I like dives, so the fact that the Kort Haus is unapologetically a dive is a plus in my book, not a minus. My friends and I have a tradition of having a Christmas party here every year and ordering the reindeer burgers, (borderline sacrilegious, I know - but that's how we roll) which are awesome! I'll always love this place because I've had so many good times here. The only reason I'm giving the Kort Haus three stars instead of four is the bathroom; it's tiny and truly scary, even for a dive. But even this horror can't keep me away - I will be back.
(3)Bryan R.
BIG BUCK HUNTER HD! How do you get better than the regular? HD video and the ability to compete with other bars around the nation (tip, if you start late it's even LATER on the ease coast and they're probably drunker). Ed was awesome and had us try some frog legs, and the rotating tap has some good stuff on. Always fun.
(4)J K.
It's a dive bar in Greenwood. Typical dive bar? Yes. Aside from one thing: they have exotic meat burgers. Wait... what? Exotic meat burgers? I didn't know that even existed but once I learned of it, I had to try it. I mean, as a carnivore isn't it my duty to eat as many animals as possible? From my memory, they have buffalo, reindeer, kangaroo, llama, wild boar, bear, lamb, elk, kobe beef, alligator, deer, antelope, camel, etc. Alligator? Camel? Kangaroo? Oh my. And they have tots and back porch and a nice owner who seemed overly apologetic about his more-than-fair prices.
(4)D'Arcy W.
Never will I come back. It all started when I sat down with two other friends. I ordered chicken tacos, because I'm not a beef eater. I didn't mind the dive atmosphere. I also thought the exotic meats list was pretty cool. One of my mates ordered a regular burger and the other got a chicken sandwich I think it was. Now it's starting to go downhill... We're drinking beers and I get one of my four tacos down. NOMNOM! Not bad. There's crazy amounts of shredded cheese and I thought it was odd and simply wrote it off. Here it comes: Ants. All over the ketchup and in the ketchup. I think my friend ate five or six ants at the least. Now I have ants crawling towards me and my tacos on the bar. Oh no you don't you little six legged bastards. I lift up my plate while the ketchup gets thrown in the garbage and the bar gets wiped off. My friend looks green and she gets her meal for free. I'm kinda finding some humor in this. I take a big bite into my second taco and...WTF it's ground beef! I dust off the last two of my tacos and alas...more ground beef! That cheese was camouflage, it hid the ants and meat very well in this dingy stink hole of a dive. They messed my order up, had ants crawling all over and I was told I'd only get charged for one of my tacos. I kinda stared blankly. The crescendo of this experience: I was charged for all four of my tacos when I checked my bank statement at the end of the month. F- this place. I really wanted to like it there and come back to try some strange meats with more friends.
(1)Chris P.
It's a dive bar -- don't come here for food and you will be all set.
(4)Tony V.
Went there for some p-fries, yak and llama burgers and a pitcher. Prices pretty reasonable, food quite tastey, and a fun divey place. Staff is great if you aren't a dick. plus it's dive-y. If you don't like dive-y go somewhere else. jerk.
(4)Stuart A.
Something atavistic, a welling up of my primal barbarian hunter id pulsed through my body as I placed my order for a camel burger and a Moose Drool Ale. Pasty white and soft, cut off from my savage ancestors as I am, I like to imagine this camel to be the very one pummeled into unconsciousness by the Conan / Schwarzenegger gestalt that has haunted my dreams since childhood. But not in a gay way. The menu in this unassuming dive bar features burgers made from the following beasts: alligator, antelope, buffalo, camel, caribou, elk, Kobe beef, lamb, kangaroo, llama, ostrich, reindeer, venison, wild boar, and yak. Damn. Now I regret not ordering yak. But camel: fuck, yeah. Maybe I was a blue-clad Tuareg raider in a former life, staring hungrily at the Sahara. Oh man. They also have poutine. We are so fucking getting poutine. I think I love this place. OH: and the guy who runs the place looks like a Captain Kangaroo who has seen a lot of life. I trust him innately with my exotic meats. OK: post dinner. Originally, I was gonna give this place four stars, but the service and friendliness of the owner kicked things up a notch. *BAM* spice weasel. I am full, satiated, and carnally inclined to take a woman-friend. One caveat: camel meat tastes kinda like hamburger. But WHAT THE FUCK EVER. I have ingested camel, taking its power into me. Tonight I dream of the wind-scarred desert as veiled houris soothe my slumbers.
(5)Adam B.
I had read some crummy reviews, but I have to say, this place was GREAT! It was exactly like I thought it would be. The owner was super helpful. He literally sat town and gave us a 5 minute run thru of the pros and cons of all the different meats and how they compare in taste. He was very knowledgeful and attentive. All of the burgers are made to order (llama, alligator, kangaroo, camel, buffalo, yak, reindeer, etc) and are all about 10 dollars. They even had the baseball game going and free pool. It did have a divey-feel to it, but I mean that in a good way. I am definitely going back to try some of the other exotic meats.
(5)Kristin W.
DIVE BAR at it's finest. But they have all these different weird meats to eat. Yak?! Whoa! I felt like I wanted to try something, but the look of the place sketched me out. The staff was super friendly, which is always nice :) Pool tables, video games, darts. I mean, if you wanna eat weird animals and hang out, stop on in. I don't live nearby, probably won't return. Eh.
(2)Kelly B.
My husband has been in bed all day with stomach cramps and nausea and last night was bent over a toilet, hence the two stars. He said the burger tasted funny so that's the only thing we could link his illness it back to. My friend's bison sliders were charred hockey pucks. My brat was super pink on the inside and tasted weird. The basket of tots were great though, and the vibe was cool. Go here for a beer but skip the food. Oh and if you sit at a table you've got to go to the bar and order, FYI. That always throws me. It wasn't that busy, table service would have been nice.
(2)Benjamin G.
Good food, good beer, nice atmosphere. Exotic burgers sound interesting, I had the beef hamburger and it was pretty damn tasty. Good prices too, I'm going back tomorrow for the steak sandwich. I want to explore the beer selection a bit more and I think I'm going to need to get myself an exotic burger too. Exactly what I was looking for.
(5)Anna W.
I'm having a hard time finding where to begin with this place, there is just so much going on here. I had heard about it for so long, both from Yelp and from friends, that my expectations bordered on the bizarre. When a friend decided to celebrate his birthday here, I was expecting to find myself sitting on a spit-soaked bar stool with a group of Hell's Angels staring me down as I ate an animal that someone had just maimed at the nearby zoo. In reality, the Kort Haus isn't as frighteningly gross as some have led me to believe. No, it's not a fine dining establishment, but it's more spacious and well-lit than you'd think, the tables are clean, and there are plenty of games (pool, darts, arcade). There are also 20+ beers on tap, and we're not talking 20 varieties of PBR. Now, I could whine about the slow service, but that was solely because we happened to come in on an off-night with one person running the entire place. And did I mention there were 12 of us? Only half of our party ended up ordering food, because the one guy could only make burgers in batches of four, all the while having to bartend, too. I know I would've cried had I been in this position, but the guy stayed chill and friendly despite all the stress. The second round of burgers actually didn't take that long, and my elk burger (and tots!!) more than quelled my appetite in the end. I would be more than willing to come back and give this place another try, provided I'm ravenously hungry again.
(4)Scott K.
It being the Christmas season, I went with the Reindeer Burger, and was pleasantly surprised! Rudolf... I'm a monster... I know, but it's your fault for tasting so good isn't it? There is something just a tad unsettling about serving half the animals you just saw at the Zoo, but that's the dark price of being a meat eater, isn't it? The owner is a swell fella, and I'm pressured by his affable nature to give him more stars, I really am... but a dive is a dive. Holes in the seats, and layers of beer signs everywhere... the surroundings aren't what I'd call inspired. That said... the worst thing about the Kort Haus is the bathroom (shudders). It was a chamber of horrors the likes of Freddy Kruger could not devise. I'll save you from the details... but needless to say... hold it.
(2)Jen P.
Booster Shots....check. Gallon of Purell....check. Stomach of Steel....check. You're ready for this place. A true dive but with a surprisingly sophisticated beer selection. Yes, the restrooms are pretty foul, but you've already been warned, right? Your drink garnish may have come off the floor, but the booze will kill whatever was on it. The nuts are hot, the darts are real, the meats are exotic, and the service is quick and friendly. We had a fantastic laid-back night and I'd be tempted to come back...after I finish my Hep-B series.
(4)Corinne W.
For a memborable date, come here after a trip to the nearby Woodland Park zoo and eat the animals you were viewing. Remember, the burgers are exotic but they're not gourmet. Adjust expectations accordingly.
(4)M S.
I went here to eat for the first time 2 weeks ago to finally try a "Wild Game" burger. Boy am I glad that I did. First of all J.J. was very friendly & helpful helping me choose a burger. In fact he recommended a elk/bear burger not on the menu. But first let's talk about the environment. It's an ABSOLUTE neighborhood dive bar & revels in this fact. I love it! Despite that they seem to have a good selection of liquor. They also have an excellent selection of beer on tap. From PBR to microbrews to meet an array of tastes. The burger itself was excellent. Juicy, tasty & flavorful. It went well with the blue moon beer I also ordered. A lot better than a "Red Mill" burger which is right down the street whose burgers (in my opinion) aren't any better than a Red Robin burger. But that's just me. The fries that came with the burger were light & crispy & seemed to pick up some of the flavor from the juices of the burger which was fine by me. I encourage anyone who likes a good burger to try one out here!
(5)Aaron B.
Who doesn't love exotic meat? Although eating it @ Ed's is a bit of a dare. The Kort Haus is a throw back to bars of yore. No pretension - no dress code and no frills when it comes to food, fare or drinks. What you get is a nice atmosphere of regulars and young drinkers who want to be regulars. Ed is great - salt of the earth and one of the last crusty but enjoyable bar keeps in Seattle. When you come here leave the attitude at the door and just enjoy yourself - it is well worth your time to drink here.
(5)Adam S.
GROSS. oh man, i had to take a shower when I left this place. So encrusted with filth I can't believe the health department doesn't say something. I didn't eat, but that is because of the dirt in the bar, I can only imagine if it is that dirty where people can see, what about where people can't see. yuck. We sat at the bar, which was covered in filthy duct-tape. Yeah you heard right, like the whole thing is duct-tape. Will somebody please buy this cool old place that has potential and gut it. Make sure you get your shots before entering.
(1)Marie B.
I used to love this place... actually came here on Christmas with my family this year (we were always very traditional and this last year and think my parents were trying to be hip now that all their kids have moved out ha!) and we had a blast. The owner's son was our server and he was so nice! Well I've been back about 5 times, mainly to play pool and darts... and the owner, Ed I'm guessing, poured me the absolute worst Long Island Ice Tea... weak and full or sour. Well he was very uptight all night so I didn't want to bug him, but it was so disgusting. I let him know I didn't really like it and asked if he could maybe remake it or something else... and he said "Sure, but you're still paying for that" I've NEVER had this experience with food.... I used to be a server and I also know that's not legal... but I just stood there dumbfounded and said "but I don't like it... I can't drink it" and he let me know that wasn't his problem and I legally have to pay for it. Well Ed... I won't be back, and the party of 14 we had in at Christmas all has heard this story... and every other friend of mine that lives in that area as well.... so the 20cents of liquor you couldn't write off that night I'm sure has cost you a lot more in business. Also- you have to pay to keep any music playing from the jukebox (no house sound) and the food is greasy bar food... nothing special at all!
(1)Ian S.
It is a dive bar - but one that is good at what it does. If it pretended to be anything else, I'd give it two stars... but hey, honesty is refreshing from a business. The variety of meat options was fun (though I haven't tried any of them, being a vegetarian), the atmosphere was completely relaxed & I'll be back for other evenings at a low-key neighborhood bar. There are enough tvs to get all the flavors of televised action you want, two pool tables, two (steel tipped) dart boards, bar games, enough kids of beer to keep any reasonable person happy... oh, and a delightfully quintessential owner/bar-tender.
(4)Kiki M.
Ed's Kort Haus! Where have you been all my life?! My excitement and admiration for this place is well warranted. A hole in the wall bar offering great beer and exotic meat burgers, what more can you ask for? I stumbled on this place because I was meeting my friend who lives in Phinney Ridge and needed a bar to meet up. I looked at bars on Yelp and found Ed's and was intrigued by the many reviews claiming this was a dive a head of the other dives. How could I not check this place out? On Saturday night Ed's was not the most happening place but I like unpacked bars. To warn you it is a little smelly, looks like its been around since the dawn of man, and the furniture has probably been around since the dinosaurs roamed. I sat on a booth that was held together by duct tape. There are plenty of beers on tap. They have Moose Drool which adds to their cool factor. Ed was there that night and took our drink order. My friend wasn't sure what she wanted and Ed asked her if she liked light, dark, or hoppy beers and based on her answer (she likes dark) he suggested a brew. I first ordered a rum and coke which was nice and strong. I mean, at a bar like this it would be sacrilege for the bartender to have a light pour. At the table were menus and Ed's offers typical greasy pub food but the icing on the cake is their exotic hamburgers section. Any animal you want to eat, you can eat it in hamburger form here. Their selection ranges from lamb to alligator to ostrich to buffalo. You get the idea. I can not fail to mention that the other bartender there was knocked up. You can't get that kind of service from a pregnant lady any where else but a bar like Ed's Kort Haus. This bar has a new found place in my heart. If you are prissy it would be best to skip this bar but if you don't care and just want an easygoing place to have a beer and an exotic hamburger this is the place to go.
(4)Heather K.
My mom dragged my husband and I here because she was curious about the different meats available for the burgers. As a vegetarian, I was an odd choice to bring to such a place, but I was actually really happily surprised that they actually offered a variety of veggie burgers as well. We started with the battered mushroom appetizer. Typical bar food, but a LOT of it! Came with a whole basket of fries. My mom ordered the alligator burger. She said it tasted just like chicken, but was a little dry. My husband had a regular old cheeseburger and said it was mediocre. My veggie burger was actually really good - I was impressed! My husband and I also upgraded our meals to include tater tots - a must for us if ever offered. :) My mom got a bloody mary and said it was delicious. No one else had drinks. The decor is.... eclectic to say the least. There are some nice TVs to watch sports. A couple video games and a pool table if you get bored. The tables and chairs were pretty dirty and broken down (my husband had to switch out his chair to a less-broken one) and the menus especially hadn't seen a cleaning rag in months, maybe years. Overall, it was just a little too dirty for my taste, hence the three-star review. However, if you are in to that type of dirty dive bar setting, you'll probably love it. I wouldn't even venture into the bathrooms, though. Too scared.
(3)Vivi C.
I came here recently with a group of 10. We were imediately greeted which was a good sign. We came here for the exotic burgers, Ostritch and kangaroo burgers? Thats definitely exotic for a city girl. We were seated outside, it didn't feel really clean but I could let it go since it's bar. Our waitress was very friendly and had a sense of humor. The service was pretty slow... since we had a large party we talked alot and didn't really noticed but I certainly recognized how slow everything was. Ed the owner personally came out to answer our questions. He explained the taste of every exotic meat on the menu, it was really helpful and it helped me decide on the buffalo burger. Now on to the burgers, it was hard for me to distinguish the taste of the meat. I took a bite of the Kangaroo and ostritch meat and couldn't tell the difference. Maybe I have a weak taste bud but I think it was the condiments that makes it hard for me to taste the distinct flavors of each meat. It definitely helped when I ate just the meat without the buns and condiments. Everyone said my buffalo burger was tasty so I'm assuming it's one of the best meat. I was satisfy with my burger but it was not really filling to me. I didn't walk out feeling full like I normally do when I eat out. But it left me feeling mutual, not full or hungry. Like I mention earlier, the service was slow. It took awhile to get our bill and since we had a big party we had our bills seperated before our meal. Meaning they took the names of each person order so everyone can pay for their own meal. But in the end four people got billed for all of the orders. I don't know what happened but it definitely caused us alot of confusion. We didn't want to make a fuss so we just had those four pay for the meal. Ed and our waitress was kind and helpful but service was slow. The concept is great and worth experiencing these exotic meat. I believe it should be cleaner and more organized. Overall it was a good experience but it could have been better.
(3)Will P.
While it is true they have an amazing selection of exotic burgers, the quality of them leaves something to be desired. They taste like they have been frozen since the cold war. I got an alligator burger and it tasted like those frozen burgers they used to serve in the school cafeteria. Now I'm a fan of dives, but this place is more like hanging out in someone's dirty basement. It reminds of Lenny's done wrong. I love Lenny's but this place is just nasty.
(1)David S.
LOL! lol! Whatta worthless ultra-low-class joint!!! If ya want "low-class" in Greenwood and Phinney? This crap-hole is it! The most funny part is the owner/bartender tries to act like it has class, but you as well as I know that ANY bar/tavern that serves Black Label on tap is NO-PLACE MOST PEOPLE WITH ANY-SORT OF A SHOWER AND DONT LIVE ON THE STREET would like to go!!?? If ya want to go somewhere in Greenwood and NOT leave with crabs or Crotch-crickets from simply using the restroom? DON'T SHOW UP HERE!!!!
(1)Galaxie S.
Obviously this place is a dive bar and if people have a problem with dive bars they should not go to them period. I'm not one of those people and I enjoy going to a good dive bar from time to time. Now that I got that out of the way, I'm ready to share my experience. I went there with my boyfriend for beers and burgers a few months ago. I ordered a cheeseburger with fries with a Jolly Roger and boyfriend got the elk/bear burger with tatter tots and a whiskey coke. Ed and the waitress kept giving us samples of other beers they have on tap (they do have a pretty good selection) and I ended up getting a Blue Moon afterwords. I know, very original of me... When the food arrived, my cheeseburger was pretty terrible. It tasted like it was a frozen patty from Costco that was thrown straight from the freezer to the grill. The fries were nice and crispy though. The elk/bear burger with grilled onions was great to my surprise. I'm not the one to usually order exotic meats... When our bill arrived, it was close to $50. We took a close look at the bill and we got charged for 2 extra beers we never ordered and there was a $5.50 under "Miscellaneous" whatever that was. We asked the waitress what the deal was with the extra 2 beers and the mystery charge. She said she did not know and called Ed. He removed the 2 beers from the check and told us that "Miscellaneous" was the Jolly Roger. OK, so $5.50 for a pint of regular beer... Our bill was now close to $40. We paid and did not leave a tip. We left completely shocked by the fact that: 1) Ed just assumed we were not going to notice the outrageous extra charges. 2) No apology was made what so ever. And finally, 3) That someone can just be so bluntly dishonest! After that ordeal I really wonder about the "authenticity" of the meats used for burgers at this joint. I hate the idea of stepping into a business and having the feeling that I'm being robbed right before my eyes and feeling uncomfortable just for asking for a correct bill!
(1)Cathy H.
Ok. First off..its a dive...we had to wait outside until Ed got there to open up. Thank goodness I called! Sundays and Mondays are free pool days, Tuesday is buy a burger, get one half off. We ordered a couple of specialty burgers, camel and kangaroo. Camel was nothing to write to mom about...but the kangaroo that I will definitely reorder...flavorful and a bit zippy with seasonings. Good selection of microbrews. Nice customers too. If you are looking for local flavor, go there.
(4)E F.
Been meaning to try this place so we could expand the range of meats we've tasted. Interesting selection, though they should cook their burgers just enough, not well done. Game meats tend to be pretty lean, so if you cook them to death, there's very little fat to keep them juicy and flavorful. Ordered the camel, which was decent. Hubby had the elk/bear, which he said was sort of bland. I thought it was alright. I'd like to try the caribou and antelope next time. We also got the poutine, which are shoestring fries with gravy and topped with cheese curds. The gravy was a bit too salty and overabundant, drowning the fries. Yes, it's a very small dive bar, but it's cozy, and not scary. Think small-town local sports bar. Not sure I'd make a special trip next time, but if we're in the area, we'd stop again.
(3)Ron M.
This tavern has certainly seen better days and Charlie D. and Sean T. basically covered its aesthetics so I won't bother with a recap of my own. If you are tired of the same old burger and want to try something different, stop by the Kort Haus and have your choice of 'exotic meats' like black bear, ostrich, camel, alligator, llama, kangaroo, reindeer and wild boar. The burgers come with the traditional condiments with a choice of your onions raw or grilled. There are three cheeses offered: American, Swiss or Pepperjack. You also have two choices of fries, regular or spicy for a dollar more. I was pretty hungry from working on my high-pro glow from El Chupacabra and ended up ordering two burgers during our stay here. The first one was the ostrich which I liked a lot. It was like eating a really juicy cheeseburger. The second was the wild boar which I can definitely recommend! That sucker was very tasty indeed! Sean T. and Denice M. can attest to that. Our bartender was very nice and helpful. He also mentioned that they do have specials on their burgers on Sunday and Tuesday nights. I can't remember if it was a two for one or a certain amount off. Either way it is a good deal because their burgers are a little pricey. I think the average price of their burgers hovers around $10 - $12. There are vegetarian offerings here too, so bring your herbivore friends. A good time will be had by all. I will definitely visit this place again.
(4)Kristin C.
What the heck is this place? Stumbled in here on Saturday night and was confronted with that weird exotic animals menu, a bunch of people in plaid and trucker hats (oh please let it have been a theme party) and some dude who told me he'd put $20 worth of speed metal in the jukebox. I thought maybe I'd wandered into some weird candid camera joke. I had wanted a bar with Buckhunter, darts and pool so that I could beat my date at bar games. Ed's Kort House delivered on all accounts, with a big side of WTF too. This ain't no classy joint, but I bet each time you go, something new and wonderful is bound to happen. For example, the wonders of the women's bathroom probably never cease. Truly one of the last great dive (diiiiiiive) bars in the city limits. In the words of someone else: I'll be back. For those interested, the waitress (Ed's daughter) told us that the exotic animal burgers are buy one get one half off on Tuesdays and Sundays. So, bring a posse of meat eaters and have at it.
(4)Wil H.
Came here with a work buddy and wasn't sure what to expect... Animal burgers?!! I've had my share of wild meat- deer, elk, grouse, some bear, maybe buffalo... but antelope, kangaroo, ostrich, reindeer, alligator, camel, caribou!! And being right next door to the zoo I was doubly wary. So I pulled up my boot straps, and ordered the caribou burger, it was a bit dry and some what salty but the beer I had helped wash it down. The steak fries were fairly good. The place is a bit divey, but if you want to get your carnivore on this is definitely the place. And it doesn't really have anything to do with the zoo except proximity...
(3)Peter M.
This is a great dive bar with surprisingly good food. Exotic meat burgers, very good beef burgers and who doesn't love tater tots?
(4)Rylee O.
It's the Kort ---- Haus Mighty mighty, just lettin' it all hang out It's the Kort --- Haus The burgers are stacked and that's a fact, ain't holding nothing back. It's the Kort --- Haus It's the one, the only one, who's got burgers made of venison When eating and drinking there everybody knows, and here's how the story goes. They know they got everything a drinker needs in a bar, yeah. How can they use, the meat they use for only $10. Oh what a winning hand! It's the Kort ---- Haus Mighty mighty, just lettin' it all hang out It's the Kort --- Haus The burgers are stacked and that's a fact, ain't holding nothing back. The place is a dive, but in a good way, makes an gal wish for younger days Be careful in the bathroom it's not so clean Sure enough to knock a man to his knee It's the Kort ---- Haus Mighty mighty, just lettin' it all hang out It's the Kort --- Haus The burgers are stacked and that's a fact, ain't holding nothing back. Oh shake it down, shake it down now (repeat)
(3)Idi A.
The only real decent hole in the wall bar still left in Seattle. It is almost a time warp back to when Seattle had some grit... not a good place for prissy yuppies, and metrosexual men. Decent selection of beers, exotic meat burgers, and enough bar games to keep you occupied. I should give it 5 stars, but I think that really isn't in the spirt of what Kort Haus is.
(4)Sean H.
This is one of the good dives still left in the neighborhood. Less hipsters than other Phinney Ridge bars, but you'll still find a few. Hipsters love dives, and they love ruining dives. Ed is a guy that will warm up to you if you're a regular. Make a fool of yourself and he's not so nice. Went in on my birthday last Saturday night, and was having a good time. Not a lot of people there, just like I like it. Left my brand new Seahawks hat on a table to mark our spot and stepped outside. Low and behold, I come back in and the hat is gone, along with some of the other patrons who were there when we stepped out. Ed was pretty sure that no one took it, and he thought I might have misplaced it, but I was not that drunk. Who steals someone's hat? Especially a day before a game when the city is in the midst of Seahawk-Mania. Didn't know where else to go to bitch about it, so on the off chance that the jerk who took my hat visits this Yelp page, burn in hell you rotten bastard! Ed seemed to feel bad for me. He walked around the bar looking for the hat, even gave me some free drinks. If you want fancy, there's plenty of fancy around Phinney ridge. If you like a good dive that hasn't been completely taken over by hipsters and college kids, go to Ed's Kort Haus.
(4)Mindy M.
Yes, this is a dive bar serving $15-$20 exotic meat burgers. Yes, I am a vegetarian. No, I am not offended by watching other people eat meat. That said, I just came back from celebrating my friend's birthday at this bar. The beer selection was pretty good, but the "Classic Veggie Burger" I ordered was crap. For over $8, I could have cooked a better one in my freakin' oven using the same Gardenburger patty. The patty was cooked sub-par and still cold in the center--plus they get an extra minus for mayonnaise overdose. (P.S. Mayonnaise is crap. Stick with just real mustard and cheese and your burgers will be that much better--even undercooked.)
(3)Lauren S.
Love Ed, love the food. We visit this place whenever we visit Seattle. If you want to try some exotic animals, and they swear they don't get them from the zoo, this is the place to try.
(4)Erin J.
Ahh, Kort Haus what happened? You use to be cool... I use to love this little dive bar but after my experience there a few weeks back you won't catch me there again! This is the only place that's ever served me obviously moldy food. Yuck! I took two friends there who'd never been before. The bar was being staffed by a woman who was clearly more interested in her personal cell phone call than in helping us. When our food arrived I was in for an unpleasant surprise... My taco was topped with a mix of shredded orange and white cheeses that was sporting its own topping of blue fuzz! I went up to the bar again and got the woman away from her cell phone long enough to point out the moldy cheese. She waved off my concern, explaining there was feta in the cheese mix. I must have given her a look akin to what I was thinking ("Feta's not blue!"); because she then said "Well cheese is made of mold anyway, so if it's molding there's nothing wrong with that." She then went back into the kitchen. I didn't eat my moldy taco, but I was still charged for it. I recommend this place only if you want bad service and don't mind running the risk of spoiled food!
(1)Casey A.
I can't explain to you why this place is cool. But it is. You'll either realize that the second you walk in, or you'll realize the place is not your style. They have a great beer selection and steel-tipped darts. They have tater tots. They have python, which basically tastes like overcooked chicken. The dude who is always bartending (Ed, I presume?), is really cool, in a semi-friendly, semi-I-don't-give-a-shit kind of way that I really appreciate. There are few things better than a few pints and a few rounds of darts at Ed's Kort Haus with the fellas. Definitely not the kind of place to bring your new girlfriend on a first date. Unless she likes hunting video games, in which case, by all means, have at it.
(4)Julie B.
We are always on the lookout for bars with pinball machines. At 4:30 on a weekday afternoon we had the table to ourselves (as well as the bar). We didn't eat but had a yummy local porter while the bartender watched CSI. I felt as though I was in a bar from 30 years ago, but in a good way.
(4)Nick L.
The quality of Ed's burgers isn't record-shattering or anything, probably because he has to keep such a large variety in stock, and because not all of the wild game he uses is necessarily as well-farmed as the staple meats (beef/chicken/pork/etc). It's still a dive bar, after all. But where else are you going to find a man bold enough to serve burgers made from like 20 different animals for very reasonable prices? If you're really into novel tastes and variety in your meals, you'll love this place.
(5)Mike T.
Style points for having exotic animal burgers. If you love divey bars, a good mix of folks, burgers and beer, this is the place. Do not, I repeat do not, expect gourmet dining. Gastro-pu it is not, but if you are looking for an above average burger selection (ostrich is always good) and a beer, this place does the trick. Do expect a jukebox, pool tables, less than sanitary bathrooms, and an array of exotic meats thrown in between a bun and some condiments. A little on the pricier side (avg 7-10 bucks), but c'mon, you're eating alligator!
(3)Betsey S.
Carnivore heaven, vegetarian heaven, Guinness heaven, Big Buck Hunter heaven, 20 beers on tap heaven, "adult" video bar top game heaven (including "Foxy Boxxi"... not nearly as risque as it sounds I'm afraid), grande juke box heaven, friendly patron heaven, friendly staff heaven etc. The Kort Haus is a totally comfortable kind of bar. There was no adjustment period for me - I came in, sat down at the bar, sighed and was relaxed in about 30 seconds flat. The staff kept buying us shots, which I thought was just because they're super nice but it turned out a couple in our group knows them, AND they're super nice. There's no scene at the Kort Haus. There are exotic meats though, including camel. Interesting, considering their proximity to the Zoo... but I am not one to question the source. When I ordered my Guinness, I was asked if I wanted a warm glass or cold glass. Hmm. Cold, I guess? Does anyone ever ask for warm? Minus a half star for the lackluster tots (they don't compare in size, price, or flavor to the tots at Noc Noc) and minus another half star for the computerized darts which has seen better days. But I can deal, everything else rules.
(4)Owen S.
I love being at this place. It is a real dive-bar (Buck Hunter, Pool, Darts, Bud Lite Banners, old pull-tab machines, sports/ultimate fighting on the TVs and everything made out of old-ass wood) It serves good beer, cheap beer and slightly overpriced food. Exotic burgers are fun, but you come back for the atmosphere. I can relax here.
(4)Jessie R.
There is a very depressing time of year when most bars start running out of good seasonal winter ales. Usually the first to go? Jolly Rogers. It also happens that my birthday falls during this depressing time of year, so I thought for sure that drinks with friends the other night would be sad and Jolly Rogers free. Enter Ed's Kort-Haus to save the day. I think we finished off their supply, but it couldn't have gone to a more deserving or appreciative crowd. The new bartender was a sweetheart, and helped to make my birthday celebration exactly what I wanted it to be: Good friends, Good beer, and a crowd of guys in the corner who had been playing Buck Hunter for 4 hours straight.
(4)Rachel F.
Although I supposedly visited Seattle for the weekend, I believe when I walked through the front doors of the Kort-Haus Tavern, I slipped through the time and space continuum, and ended up in Newark, New Jersey circa 1992. It was a sad and creepy place. And it was WAY too bright in there. Nobody looks good in that light. I saw (way too clearly) some really frightening displays of PDA that scarred me. If this place had a little more irony, I think I'd get it. Don't take yourself so seriously and turn down the lights and maybe Kort-Haus, you will gain a little charm. But at this point, you're just meh.
(1)Kate D.
This place is like a diamond in the rough. A slight dark ambiance with your typical pub like setting, but this place has amazing beer and food. If you want to watch a major sport game and don't want to be arm wrestling over a place to sit let alone stand. This is the place to be, with great exotic burgers and cheap beers on tap (with variety) its a great place to watch a game. It's a neighborhood Haus but everyone is welcome.
(4)Becky B.
My friend told me about this place on Phinney Ridge that serves exotic burgers. Bear, Bore, Alligator, Kangaroo, Venison, etc... so I looked it up on yelp. The reviews all pretty much said the same thing - it's WAY dive-y. I can do dives. I need to get my dive-face on, but I can do dives. When I lived in Hellevue, I frequented the Mustard Seed. Dives are cool. This place..... this place is BEYOND DIVEY. It's like, borderline health hazard. It's so disgusting, I didn't want to touch anything. The decor was ugly, dark, and gloomy. The SMELL was RETCHED. UGhhh... I had to immediately take a shower when I got home and wash my clothes. On a good note, the venison burger was pretty good. I'd never had venison, so I gave myself a high five for being adventurous. My boyfriend got the alligator burger, which I found repulsive in thought and taste. I'll never go here again, which is sad, because I was really looking forward to it before I went. This is not a place you'd see on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" because no one wants to see what goes on in the kitchen. It's scary. *shudder*
(2)Cameron L.
Always plenty of room in here, essential stop during any phinney-area pub crawl. Friendly staff and exotic burgers that you may or may not want to avoid.
(4)Kat G.
In the interest of honesty I must state a few things: 1) I run an espresso bar and am a wee bit OCD when it comes to the cleanliness of my own shop (Bleach? Clean white rags? The more the better!) 2) I inherited this from my Mom who has never met a container of bleach she couldn't use completely in 5 minutes. 3) I have absolutely no problem eating from street vendors in foreign countries, drinking in dive bars around the world and for that matter prefer said venues. 4) I am either a hypocrite or complex...I prefer the term complex. Ed's is a dive bar, plain and simple. In a neighborhood (some would say entire metro area) filled with condos, vegan restaurants, faux dives and hipsters Ed's Kort Haus is a shining bastion of grime and goodwill that I visit again and again. I LOVE Ed. He is the old fashioned coot owner/operator of bygone years and I have to say that I adore talking to him (his life is straight out of Jerry Springer....no, really they wanted him on the show). The Buffalo burgers and tater tots are decent and completely acceptable as dive bar food (i.e. completely unhealthy but great for giving you a base for say 5 pints of cider from the tap. I've never been there that I haven't had nice conversations with strangers though I will say that one weekend evening I did find myself in the midst of a horrible popped collar frat boy incursion but I assume they were slumming or lost and they vacated soon after I arrived. To sum up. Ed's is everything that a dive bar should be and I like it like that.
(4)Curtis C.
This is Eds Kort Haus. Its a divey neighborhood bar that serves beer. Its usually never packed here so great place to go on Phinney Ridge if you have nothing better to do and everything else is full. The main calling was that it was the first bar to serve Mac and Jack in Seattle so its kind of a mecca for those that love M&J. Never had their food here but dont intend to since it looks scary to eat anything here. Pool table and pinball machines always help when your looking for something to do.
(2)steve c.
T o sum it up in two words, an experience. From start to finish, the Kort-Haus was, well, different. Upon entering, an obligatory check of the bathroom was in order. The verdict? Not suitable to "do business" in. As you open the door of the men's restroom, it's realized there isn't a door on the stall, which leaves the potential 'squatter' there to squat in front of whoever walks in the bathroom, and maybe the bar patrons as well. After ordering a couple of beers (they do have a large selection on tap), I inquired about ordering food. Ed (owner) directed me toward the tables, which housed the menus, of the take out variety--paper and copied a few more than a few times. In a "regular" place, you're probably asked "what'll you have?" after inquiring about the food and menus. Not at the Kort-Haus, however. At the Kort-Haus, things are done a little differently. Instead of being waited on, Ed proceeded to tell the bar that every month he is delivered magazines in black plastic. Of course being the congenial (and awfully giddy...maybe hitting the sauce in back?) bar host, how could I NOT have predicted that Ed would then pass these Playboys out to the whole bar? How could I NOT have predicted that Ed would then tell a story about how the co-star of Disney's "High School Musical" had taken nude photos of herself, that could be found on the internet? It finally came time to order, and not a moment too soon. Who could tell what else was going to happen in this place! The order: one reindeer burger and one camel burger. The reindeer was ok-cooked well enough, and slightly gamy tastin. The camel, however, was ridiculously gamy, and left one of us yearning for a toilet (but not THEIR toilet). The pros to this place? A wide selection of exotic meats (reindeer, caribou, boar, kangaroo, camel, etc.), interesting stories to tell on Yelp, and.........that's it. the cons? Very pricey ($38 for two burgers and two beers), and the atmosphere leaves much to be desired (both physically-and the patrons and employees). I recommend this restaurant to: brave souls who want to be able to say "yep, I visited the Kort-Haus!!" Oh, P.S. if you really think they use separate grills for veggie and non-veggie.....heh heh heh!!!!!!!!
(2)C. H.
I live a few blocks from this place and was a regular for a few months. They were frequently out of just about anything I tried to order, but I adore dive bars and they serve Guinness, so they were mostly ok by me. The last time I went to Ed's was at the end of June when I watched the bartender scream about a huge rat being behind the bar. She let a patron come behind the bar and stomp it's brains out, and then had her boyfriend pick it up by the tail and hold it proudly in front of him as he walked it out of the bar (dripping blood) and tossed it into the trash can by the back balcony (where several other patrons were sitting.) F-ing disgusting. I won't be going back. The Kangaroo & Kiwi is just a few blocks away and worth it for the cleanliness, product consistency and lack of obnoxious and tactless help.
(1)Rainbow R.
We've decided to call Ed "the beer santa claus." Awesome exotic burgers (at pretty good prices). Go in the afternoon so Ed has time to sit down and ask what you want for beermas. 4 of us went, each ordered a different burger and split them up. Honestly, kangaroo, ostrich, alligator and wild boar meat are NOT for me, but we went for the experience and definitely had one. He gave us a complimentary plate of the best fries ever to get that alligator taste out of our mouths:) Apparently happy hour is Tuesday and Sunday, so we'll see you there then!
(5)Trevor R.
Sure it's a little divey, a little dingy, but the beer glasses are clean and that's what matters. After all, the place is called Ed's Kort Haus (i.e. not German, just purposefully misspelled), so you have fair warning. The selection of draft beers here is pretty extensive (~20) and mostly local. They're often served with a smile by Ed himself, and they won't set you back like those pricey Belltown alcohol boutiques. If you're like me and always appreciate a good dive, you've already been here or are now planning your visit. If not, I'd at least recommend stopping by for a beer next time you feel like slumming or doing a Phinney/Greenwood pub crawl.
(4)Sean T.
I've driven (and walked) past this place quite a few times and have never paid much attention to it. But when Ian K. suggested a happy hour here and mentioned that they serve various exotic meats, I figured it was worth a try. Now that I've tried it, the only thing I can say is that it's worth a try for the exotic meat burgers, but nothing else. The place seems a little dilapidated inside (and out), but not in a cool, "we designed it to look like this" way. More like a "we haven't lifted a finger or spent a dime on this place in decades" way. They had a decent selection of beer, but based on my bill, it was apparently very pricey. As for the exotic burgers, I had a double reindeer burger (Rudolph and Donner), and it was pretty damn good. Thanks to Denice M., Charlie D. and Ron M., I tried many others - ostrich (good), kangaroo (not bad), wild boar (good), and camel (not so good). I would definitely go back for the burgers alone. I just wouldn't hang out here for any other reason.
(3)Ninja S.
I haven't seen this many animals eaten since the HBO Furry Cathouse Orgy documentary special. The burgers and fries are good. They have beer. The atmosphere is dark kind of like a cave. A cave where you might drag the things you have killed with your flinstsone's club to cook them over a campfire for you and the cavewoman you have sweet talked into coming back with you by tapping her head with that same club into a light loving concussion. Ah the heady days of natural selection. How far we have fallen into the dark ages of civilization, running water and sanitation, and good posture. Fortunately there are places like this where you can growl as you sink your canines into the juicy pulverized flesh of lesser predators and prey that didn't run quite fast enough. GRRRAAAWWWLLLMMMMPHMMM! TASTY! . . . * note: I'm kidding about the HBO documentary. If they actually have one, I don't know about it.
(4)Diana H.
$9 for a pitcher of frothy Rainier - the glasses were warm. Now that that's out of the way... I have to agree that this isn't the cheapest bar in the neighborhood, but it does have exotic appeal. I ate my first kangaroo burger and it was very lean and tasty. My bf had the reindeer burger - the texture was much more like an angus burger, but it smelled funny (go figure). The tater tots are standard fare, and the spicy fries (waffle) are nothing to write home about. The portions look small, but we were both satisfied after a burger, fries, and two pitchers. They had a new bartender (self-admitted) who was very friendly and welcoming (A+ for that). I recommend sitting out on the back patio on warm days. If you sit far from the door, up against the rail - you can see Green Lake down the block with the Cascade's behind. Very cool. Would I go again? Definitely. Will I go on a night other than their Sunday/Tuesday special burger night where you can buy one, get one half off? Probably not.
(3)May N.
Not a bad place to get a beer... if you really, really need one. I'm hoping the alcohol in my cup killed whatever wasn't cleaned off of it. The bar staff was attentive to my party of 5 and made sure we were happy with the level of beer left in our pitcher. So that was good. There are pool tables and arcade style games and food... none of which I tried so I can't comment on those. For bar atmosphere, however, this place seems like a good place to watch a game or get a beer with good friends. Just wipe down your cup before using it if you get a chance.
(2)Rodney W.
The Kort-Haus Tavern may not be a 5 star restaurant, but I like it because I can order a decent burger, watch sports on TV, chat with the locals and surf the web care free. They have a great beer selection and the prices are reasonable.
(5)Jim H.
So where can you find great beer (Ed brought in a keg on my recomendation and I need help in finishing it off!), a great assortment of exotic meat, and a Large vegetarian menu with 2 big screen TV's, dart boards and Buck Hunter? Ed's thats where. This place rocks! There are many regulars there and Ed is just hilarious.
(5)Krishna V.
The waitress was very helpful, everyone liked their "exotic" burger, and they had a wide selection of good beer. A pretty cool place all in all.
(5)A H.
We went in for a birthday on a Tuesday night. We were the only 12 people in the bar. When I arrived, I was told we had to order in shifts of 4 people because the bartender was the only one working. Not a good sign. Four of my friends had ordered about 20 minutes before I arrived. 45 MINUTES LATER, they are served their four burgers from the gentleman who was coughing up something fierce. Sure, he didn't cough on the burgers when we were watching but who knows what was going on in the back. By this time, it was over an HOUR from when they originally ordered the burgers. So, a few of us went to the Red Mill around the corner for a burger and shake. When we returned, four of our friends had just received their burgers. Insane! This is the SLOWEST service I have ever seen anywhere. Besides that, the bathroom smelled something fierce (but had Will Smith lyrics scribbled on the wall), the t-rex doll had no hands and there was no hef to be found in the place. The one star is for the Will Smith lyrics scribbled on the bathroom wall. But I wouldn't recommend going just for that.
(1)Nick M.
Aside from all the exotic burgers people are talking about they also serve a variety of vegetarian choices you don't see at most dives like veggie "chiken" nuggets on a bed of fries, which I love to wolf down with a couple pints of strong ale. Speaking of ale they have something like 20 beers on tap including a variety of local breweries. I give 5 stars not only for the nice beer selection and the veggie options, but also because the jukebox is cool. I was able to play the metal band Death on it. That is a rarity!!
(5)Ella R.
This place is GREAT! It reminds me of the wonderful dive bars of my college days mixed with a little Seattle flair. There has always been a great mix of people, drinks, meat, and bar games. Plus this place has Buck Hunter...how could you go wrong?!
(4)Silvia A.
I'm not in Greenwood very much since I live on Capitol Hill and don't have a car. However, I would make the trip out to Greenwood just to go to Kort-Haus. It's a dive bar seedy enough to make you feel like an authentic working man, but not so seedy that a young woman can't go in and hang out unattended. Wild meat burgers (crocodile, ostrich, bear, moose, and more) are the cherry on the sundae. And while they don't have liquor, they do have some delicious ciders so that even a non-beer-drinker like me can kick back and enjoy a glass of something fizzy.
(5)James R.
Eff this place This place is a dive in the not-cool sense of the word. Sure, it's a novelty because they serve moose, but it's so gross in there. It's the kind of place where you don't want to touch the tables, or if you dropped a dollar on the floor you'd want to take some vitamin C before you pick it up. The rug is so skanky, it's disgusting! They haven't recovered from the era before the smoking law set in, so it smells like a casino lounge on the ugly side of Vegas. The staff is really rude, too. Like, crazy rude, like the people are either crazy themselves, or they're used to dealing with drifters constantly. My last time there, which was a tongue-in-cheek gathering at the dingiest bar the host could muster, they asked for a credit card from each of the dozen well-dressed folks because of some deep fear of someone dining and dashing. Their food is self-explanatory. They have bar food, and stock a bunch of weird animal meats. Whatever, if you're vegetarian, eat before you go there. The other thing that stinks is their policy about calling the liquor board on their neighbors. I won't elaborate, but they tried to shut down a new restaurant on the same street, citing idiotic offenses that even the police acknowledged as harrassment, after identifying the source of the complaints. They don't get only one star because it is good if you only have $5 but want 2 beers. Last word: This place eats it. If you're hungry for a turtle-burger, try your luck, but any biological sensitivities to any substance will be enflamed here. Cheap beer, but the paranoid service and disgusting interior make this place a not-funny joke. If you do go, walk in a puddle on the ride home so you don't drag that funk into your car/house.
(2)b b.
Happy to have watched half a ball game here and more than half a pitcher disappear. Specials include drinks and food. The food is more than just good burgers. Many beers on tap. Darts, pinball, jukebox, pool - tv's Also, free pool Sunday's and one free table mondays. Sort of a comfy old pair of boots joint. One awesome spicy buffalo burger with swiss. Figures as its near the spicy buffalo range. Cool staff. Me like.
(4)Adi C.
This was apparently the final resting place and last stop of a mighty seven pub-crawl. Holy crap. I don't remember much about this place except that it was very dark (bonus) and wasn't as crowded on the Sunday before Memorial Day as the other 6 bars we'd been to previously (another bonus). Yeah! Pub crawls and I have a love/hate relationship, apparently. Thank you, Kort Haus, for showing me the light!
(3)Heather F.
Last time we were at Kort Haus, there were two other customers. One of these guys started dancing to the song on the jukebox. It was a dance that involved waving his fingers behind his back. I tried not to look at him too much, because I thought it might embarass him & make him stop -- but really it only made him dance more. There was an Ultimate Fighting match was on the TV and the nachos were lousy. The Kort Haus is what it is and that's why I like it. It's a bar for people who like to drink and that makes sense. I'm not crazy about the food and I haven't been there on a weekend night so I don;t know what that's like. I love the fact that they recently painted the outside neon green. You know whoever owns the newly built condos across the street has to hate that. Down with faux-dive bars.
(4)Hong D.
Ed's is super. Outdoor seating, your choice of whatever animal burger you could imagine, a cock-ring dispenser in the bathroom, and the ever-present dancing mexican dude. Ed himself is a stand up guy and he's got my vote for Mayor of Greenwood Ave.
(5)Chris C.
This place is just like any "Tavern" EXCEPT the burgers. They have at least 10+ exotic meats and all are interesting to try! (ONE NOTE! _AVOID_ the alligator at all costs!!) The price for a normal burger is really reasonable but the exotic burgers are around 10$. (if they were less they'd get 5 stars for sure!) I recommend going with a bunch of friends and all ordering different burgers to split. Worth a stop for something different. :)
(4)Nicole H.
I have had many great nights at Ed's. I had friends who lived just down the hill in Greenwood and when I first visited them, they took me to their favorite local dive bar in walking distance. The Kort Haus is certainly not an upscale bar, but it is comfortable and friendly and that's what I look for. Ed is VERY friendly and maybe too flirtatious for his own good. The drinks are expensive but the variety is great. I can't tell you much about the burgers because I never went there to eat.
(4)John H.
Total dive, but the claim to fame is unusual burgers. They are good, and so are the fries!
(4)Zoe L.
great place for a meatlover and the adventurous! last time i was there they had alligator, ostrich, bear, and more on the menu. it's loud, dim, crowded- perfect! one of the places i miss most in seattle.
(4)Keating v.
This is a great gritty place. The fellow bar flys are very friendly and there is always lively conversation. The place has an outside deck in the back and some plastic flowers adorn the outside front. There is a very good beer selection and spirits as well. There is a pool table, darts, jutebox, videos etc.. The menue is extensive but the speciatly is burgers of exotic meats. You can get a kangaroo burger, alligator burger, buffalo burger, yak burger etc.. It comes with fries or tater tots and the tater tots are very good. This is a fantastic place that I highly recommend. It's cheap too! A great place to go for happy hour.
(5)Nicole H.
Damn I love this place. I'm kicking myself that it took so long for me to discover the treasure that is the Ed's Kort Haus. They're vegetarian friendly, dog friendly, and so many styles of beer! An all-around perfect, unpretentious neighborhood establishment, as welcoming to the newcomer as to the regular.
(5)Ellen P.
Can I write less than 1 star? Literally I looked down after a couple of drinks and found 5, not 1, not 3, not 2, but 5 ants in my drink. Pretending it's 1 ant and casually sliding it out is one thing....but honestly 5? Like were they camping out? Were they trying to find a better life in a free land? WHO KNOWS. Once I realized that there was a damn ant farm in my drink, the owner, Ed, gave 0 shits. Like literally why would I fake ants in my drink. ....... I drank 2 sips and then I realized it. I can't. This is horrible. I mean I appreciate my average shitty bar but for fucks sake clean your shit Eddy boy.
(1)Emily H.
If you are looking for a dive bar, this is most definitely a dive bar. Ceiling tiles caving in, sticky surfaces, and that familiar stale grease aroma that reminds you of the bowling alleys of yesteryear. But you also get all the perks of the dive bar here - pool tables, darts, a plethora of random bar games, plenty of TVs, and most importantly a very non-pretentious atmosphere. I'd also add that you get perks that aren't found at every dive bar here. They have a very good selection of craft beers on draft, most of which is local. Their menu is also pretty interesting. Their offerings of "exotic" burgers do nothing for me, but interestingly they do offer four different types of veggie burgers alongside those game burgers. I'd also add that our bartender (who I believe may also be the owner) raved about their poutine, and insisted you wouldn't find it as good anywhere else. We only had beers so I can't vouch for his assertion, but the way he described it I admit sounded pretty tasty! (Albeit a gut bomb that you may regret a few hours later) Lastly I'd mention that there was a sign pointing out that it's a dog friendly bar. I didn't see any canine companions there on this particular evening, but it seems like a fun place to bring your pooch.
(4)Brooke R.
This place is an absolute garbage paradise. My friend was drinking her drink and noticed not 1 but 5 ants in her drink. After that we all looked and we all noticed we had ants in our drink. When we went up to talk to good 'ol Eddy he did not seem to be too concerned about our ant dilemma. He still made us pay for our shots but not our drinks. What a nice guy. My friend also ordered a Bloody Mary and it looked like he took a bite out of her green onion. Anyways, this place is shit. Don't go.
(1)Grubenführer Z.
Ed needs to retire...the guy is bitchy, manipulative, and unhappy. The place needs a new captain and a good cleaning. Heck man just let the ants take over! ...at least they would understand if you run a groupon add dont bitch when a new customer shows up with four friends to spend money on fake exotic meat! This place is a joke and like ed's jokes afterwards you think...huh? Hey Ed ..F U and the fake camel you rode in on :D PWAAAAAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAAHAH
(1)Hanley B.
I came here late one night with a few friends, just looking to have a few beers to finish the night off. It is a divey place but clean and enjoyable. They had an HD version of Buck Hunter which, of course, we played. Ed's also serves some very baseline variations of bar food. Tots, jalapeno poppers, fried pickles, etc. My biggest issue, and the largest reason it gets two starts, is that it was $7 for a pint of Sierra's Celebration Ale. $7!!! Are you kidding me? It's a dive bar. And of course, I didn't ask before ordering, because, again, it's a dive bar. You'd think at that price, they could afford the extra letters to spell "Court." I feel it is somewhat deceptive to not post those prices. That's an insane price for a beer at most places but at least at high-end joints, you know you're going to get screwed. Come on, Ed's. Get your prices in line and I'll come back and update my review. $5 is the most a beer should be at your place, especially a Sierra Nevada beer. Child please.
(2)Jennifer L.
This is a super dive-y bar with a mixed crowd. Some people are awesome and some are pretty off. I was having a wonderful conversation about how awesome it is that Sherman and Baldwin are not just athletes, but actually smart people. Apparently there was a former Yale soccer star that preferred to be classified as an athlete than as a smart person and felt that this was a point he needed to insert into my conversation. On the other hand, a stranger from the end of the bar bought me a drink. The bartender actually said, "this is from the gentleman at the end of the bar." I didn't have any of the specialty food items on the menu. We did end up ordering jalapeño poppers. They were basic bar food. I probably wouldn't seek this place out, but I wouldn't oppose going here either.
(3)Brad H.
The service here is what sets this place apart. The man working here clearly cares about his guests and making them welcome and appreciated. Unique decor but all in all a fun place for smaller groups.
(5)Holle T.
tater tots!!! Enjoyed a friend's birthday party here and had a blast. Loved the greasy bar food with my drinks. Only question mark was that I got an earful from one of the bartenders who told me that Abraham Lincoln murdered millions of Native Americans by locking them in barns and then setting them on fire. That doesn't seem historically accurate. Great ice cream sandwiches too!
(4)Jeff W.
I love dive bars I actively seek them out and I had much higher hopes for this place. I mean it delivers on the grime, sticky chairs, outdated postings and dead bugs but you need to back up your shittyness with something, anything, to get people to come back. I just can't figure out how this place stays in business. I mean one thing 9 out of 10 dive bars have going for them is COLD BEER, either on tap or in the fridge. Ed's has neither...both warm, room temperature warm. I feel sorry for the guy because its obvious he has given up. Its almost a joke at this point, no wait IT IS A JOKE! If you haven't been here before hopefully you don't accidentally catch a glimpse of the health code violation they call a kitchen. The sight alone will almost turn your stomach but we did eat there once (prior to our glimpse) Rarely do I wish for a building to be knocked down and turned into condos but Ed's has got to go. If it wasn't for the Stumbling Goat next door I'm sure it would be rubble by now.
(2)Lana B.
Awesome poutine, best crispy fries, decent burgers. Parking was a pain, but we didn't have any issues redeeming our Groupon. Service was available, if not first class, and yes, the place is dark and looks dive-y, but the plates and silverware were clean. I'd definitely come back.
(4)John V.
I used to like Ed's Kort Haus, but having just gone there, I will never go back. I went in there last night and the beer was warm. It was also clear that Ed doesn't clean his tap lines very often. I have been sick from dirty tap lines before and knew not to drink the beer after I discovered this. I don't mind the grimy aspect of the rest of the place. It is a dive. I like dives, but not when they don't take care of the basics. If you really enjoy barfing all night after drinking their petri dish beer, this is the place for you.
(1)Stefanie F.
I love a place that has exotic meat, good cheap beer, cider, and wine. This plce has all that and a bag of chips. Althugh I didn't order chips. I have been here previously for my husbands birthday party which was so much fun and the bar tender gave us yummy shots, but that was back in 2011. This time I tried the pear cider which was delicious and only 140 calories. They used to have 14 hands for their wine slection but now have blackbox. I tried the cab and it was decent for house/cheap wine. this time we didn't eat the burgrs but we often buy 4 at a time and cut them into quarters and try 4 animal types at a time. It's fun to do that way. They upgrded their BIG BUCK HUNTER gme to an HD screen real time. iT'S $2 A game per person. we loved the new game and aparently the owner said they have 1 of 3 that was released to washington state. Now i don't know about you but i love a bar that offers fun games and this place has pool tables, pac man, big buck, pinball, loto pull tabs, and my favorite REAL CORK DART BOARDS. which are just so much better to play with and "free". hrd to find a place with them. The place is definately drk, feel neighborhood laid back style. We met a guy from Brazil there hwo was visiting his daughter and another couple who we taught how to play darts and they were fro New Zealand. So a variety of people check thi s place out. the owner asked me seral times if I wanted anything and made sure we were taken care of. He gave samples to us of beer when we werent sure which to try. They had a creme brulee stout which i unique. It smeels sweet and is a little sweet. We ordered the german dunkle. it was bittle, flavorful and great.
(4)Adam L.
PLEASE DO NOT EAT HERE. I was served "food" and there were several ants on and around the plate. With our efforts combined, we can certainly force this place from operating and serving the paying public in the wonderful Phinney neighborhood. There's so many better places on Phinney Ave. I encourage you to try them besides Ed's. Before I posted this I made sure to visit the establishment two times. I didn't want this review to be biased.
(1)Chris W.
I wanted to give this place one star for the ant problems (a friend made the mistake of eating from the candy dispenser and getting a mouthful of ants with his mike'n'ikes), and for the strangeness of the so-called exotic meats... but this is a true dive. Other places called dives around Seattle do not have the frightening bathroom that Ed's is blessed with, nor do they have an owner/bartender who personifies "dive-bar" quite like Ed. We listened to his menu pitch and bad jokes, then ordered. I stayed away from the exotic meats and had a french dip that was not good. The other guys had a variety of meat-like burgers that no one seemed very happy with. We had some french fries with a poutine like substance that was ok. The beer selection was surprisingly decent. There was no one else in the place. Ed was unsympathic to the ant-eater. Not going back.
(2)John W.
I parked behind this dive to eat next door. There are no signs saying what spots are reserved for which business, there are no 'no parking' signs, but apparently anyone who parks behind this place can expect a passive aggressive man blocking their car in with his SUV and then getting a lecture from the guy when you apologize for violating an unwritten, unposted rule. Apparently its his standard modus operandi. Not that the guy cares, but Ill never go there and neither will any of my friends. If he put 10% of the effort of being an a**hole into painting a sign, perhaps he'd live a happier, longer life. I wish him luck, it's got to be stressful acting that way. BTW, the Staggering Goat next door was delicious!
(1)Andrew W.
To truly appreciate this place you actually have to spend some time there. Ed is great and so are the regulars. The Australian Poutine is to die for.
(5)Stephanie K.
Yeah, this bar is a total dive. So, one would expect they would have strong drinks to compensate for it, right? Wrong! If you are not going to clean 30 years' worth of stains from your chairs and carpets, at least make me a decent gin and tonic that will make me forget where I am. This didn't happen. I don't mind stains, I do mind an expensive well drink made of mostly mixer. I'm no fool! I won't be back for their divey drinks.
(2)Audrey G.
All of you Groupon yuppies complaining about dirt in a DIVE BAR need to get off your high horses and go back to your gentrified condos. It's grimy, you might swallow a bug or two, but no one is forcing to come here, so get out!
(4)Evan R.
Great dive bar, and ed is a pretty nice guy. Burgers are solid - nothing too special. He also runs good drink specials fairly regularly.
(3)Wolfhouser V.
Total dive bar, but amazing exotic burgers at insanely affordable prices. Ed seems like a cool guy, too.
(5)Madalinn A.
My husband and I went here last night with the Groupon we bought. We live in Stanwood and drove all the way down there for the bartender to tell us that they don't accept Groupons on Fridays or Saturdays. We order food and drinks anyways since we're already there, only to find out that they were out of every exotic meat that we wanted to try, and the other meats, she said, she was just to lazy to pull out! Everything else they had left we couldn've gotten at Cabelas! I was SO disappointed! And if those two things weren't enough, our food arrives with a bunch of ants crawling around everywhere! Again, we both said whatever and finished our food and drinks, however, we will NOT be coming back here EVER. I don't understand how this place is still in business.
(1)Stryder C.
The waitress was an angel, the owner an a**hole. I came in she was the only one working, no kitchen staff at all. I ordered a steak sandwhich without being told (or realizing) that she was staffing the entire place herself. She was patient, I was patient, she told me she had someone coming in...I waited. An hour later, the owner(?) finally arrives, starts making food for people. I get my sandwhich, it tastes like fish. I don't make a big deal, just want to get my check at that point. He asks what's wrong, I tell him. "Nobody g******ed asked you to wait an hour" I tried to assure him I wasn't trying to cause issue, "your tab is paid, get the f**k out and never come back" I'd like to assure him that I won't.
(1)Cory D.
Ed's is a funny place. I like that Ed (he is apparently the only person who ever works there - he's the cook, the bartender, and the server) pretty much just doesn't give a shit. He's gruff and unsympathetic. Like the grandpa who fought in Korea and has no respect for anyone or anything that's not tougher than their stint behind enemy lines. You know the kind of guy I'm talking about. Like the father on That 70's show, minus the funny. He's stingy as hell too, which is why I wouldn't recommend ordering a mixed drink. It's a run-down, cheap sports bar that will likely forever smell like grease and cigarettes. But what I'm saying is, it works. Who doesn't like to just go out and drink a cheap beer and play Big Buck Hunter once in a while? If you're coming here for the food, you've got issues. It's a dive bar, people! I'm not actually convinced that the "exotic meat" burgers are anything more than Costco beef patties. I'm glad Ed's is in the neighborhood. It balances out the douchery of Oliver's Twist.
(4)James S.
Go for the atmosphere, stay for the exotic meats! First off - I like dives, so the fact that the Kort Haus is unapologetically a dive is a plus in my book, not a minus. My friends and I have a tradition of having a Christmas party here every year and ordering the reindeer burgers, (borderline sacrilegious, I know - but that's how we roll) which are awesome! I'll always love this place because I've had so many good times here. The only reason I'm giving the Kort Haus three stars instead of four is the bathroom; it's tiny and truly scary, even for a dive. But even this horror can't keep me away - I will be back.
(3)Bryan R.
BIG BUCK HUNTER HD! How do you get better than the regular? HD video and the ability to compete with other bars around the nation (tip, if you start late it's even LATER on the ease coast and they're probably drunker). Ed was awesome and had us try some frog legs, and the rotating tap has some good stuff on. Always fun.
(4)J K.
It's a dive bar in Greenwood. Typical dive bar? Yes. Aside from one thing: they have exotic meat burgers. Wait... what? Exotic meat burgers? I didn't know that even existed but once I learned of it, I had to try it. I mean, as a carnivore isn't it my duty to eat as many animals as possible? From my memory, they have buffalo, reindeer, kangaroo, llama, wild boar, bear, lamb, elk, kobe beef, alligator, deer, antelope, camel, etc. Alligator? Camel? Kangaroo? Oh my. And they have tots and back porch and a nice owner who seemed overly apologetic about his more-than-fair prices.
(4)D'Arcy W.
Never will I come back. It all started when I sat down with two other friends. I ordered chicken tacos, because I'm not a beef eater. I didn't mind the dive atmosphere. I also thought the exotic meats list was pretty cool. One of my mates ordered a regular burger and the other got a chicken sandwich I think it was. Now it's starting to go downhill... We're drinking beers and I get one of my four tacos down. NOMNOM! Not bad. There's crazy amounts of shredded cheese and I thought it was odd and simply wrote it off. Here it comes: Ants. All over the ketchup and in the ketchup. I think my friend ate five or six ants at the least. Now I have ants crawling towards me and my tacos on the bar. Oh no you don't you little six legged bastards. I lift up my plate while the ketchup gets thrown in the garbage and the bar gets wiped off. My friend looks green and she gets her meal for free. I'm kinda finding some humor in this. I take a big bite into my second taco and...WTF it's ground beef! I dust off the last two of my tacos and alas...more ground beef! That cheese was camouflage, it hid the ants and meat very well in this dingy stink hole of a dive. They messed my order up, had ants crawling all over and I was told I'd only get charged for one of my tacos. I kinda stared blankly. The crescendo of this experience: I was charged for all four of my tacos when I checked my bank statement at the end of the month. F- this place. I really wanted to like it there and come back to try some strange meats with more friends.
(1)Chris P.
It's a dive bar -- don't come here for food and you will be all set.
(4)Stuart A.
Something atavistic, a welling up of my primal barbarian hunter id pulsed through my body as I placed my order for a camel burger and a Moose Drool Ale. Pasty white and soft, cut off from my savage ancestors as I am, I like to imagine this camel to be the very one pummeled into unconsciousness by the Conan / Schwarzenegger gestalt that has haunted my dreams since childhood. But not in a gay way. The menu in this unassuming dive bar features burgers made from the following beasts: alligator, antelope, buffalo, camel, caribou, elk, Kobe beef, lamb, kangaroo, llama, ostrich, reindeer, venison, wild boar, and yak. Damn. Now I regret not ordering yak. But camel: fuck, yeah. Maybe I was a blue-clad Tuareg raider in a former life, staring hungrily at the Sahara. Oh man. They also have poutine. We are so fucking getting poutine. I think I love this place. OH: and the guy who runs the place looks like a Captain Kangaroo who has seen a lot of life. I trust him innately with my exotic meats. OK: post dinner. Originally, I was gonna give this place four stars, but the service and friendliness of the owner kicked things up a notch. *BAM* spice weasel. I am full, satiated, and carnally inclined to take a woman-friend. One caveat: camel meat tastes kinda like hamburger. But WHAT THE FUCK EVER. I have ingested camel, taking its power into me. Tonight I dream of the wind-scarred desert as veiled houris soothe my slumbers.
(5)Adam B.
I had read some crummy reviews, but I have to say, this place was GREAT! It was exactly like I thought it would be. The owner was super helpful. He literally sat town and gave us a 5 minute run thru of the pros and cons of all the different meats and how they compare in taste. He was very knowledgeful and attentive. All of the burgers are made to order (llama, alligator, kangaroo, camel, buffalo, yak, reindeer, etc) and are all about 10 dollars. They even had the baseball game going and free pool. It did have a divey-feel to it, but I mean that in a good way. I am definitely going back to try some of the other exotic meats.
(5)Kristin W.
DIVE BAR at it's finest. But they have all these different weird meats to eat. Yak?! Whoa! I felt like I wanted to try something, but the look of the place sketched me out. The staff was super friendly, which is always nice :) Pool tables, video games, darts. I mean, if you wanna eat weird animals and hang out, stop on in. I don't live nearby, probably won't return. Eh.
(2)Kelly B.
My husband has been in bed all day with stomach cramps and nausea and last night was bent over a toilet, hence the two stars. He said the burger tasted funny so that's the only thing we could link his illness it back to. My friend's bison sliders were charred hockey pucks. My brat was super pink on the inside and tasted weird. The basket of tots were great though, and the vibe was cool. Go here for a beer but skip the food. Oh and if you sit at a table you've got to go to the bar and order, FYI. That always throws me. It wasn't that busy, table service would have been nice.
(2)Benjamin G.
Good food, good beer, nice atmosphere. Exotic burgers sound interesting, I had the beef hamburger and it was pretty damn tasty. Good prices too, I'm going back tomorrow for the steak sandwich. I want to explore the beer selection a bit more and I think I'm going to need to get myself an exotic burger too. Exactly what I was looking for.
(5)Anna W.
I'm having a hard time finding where to begin with this place, there is just so much going on here. I had heard about it for so long, both from Yelp and from friends, that my expectations bordered on the bizarre. When a friend decided to celebrate his birthday here, I was expecting to find myself sitting on a spit-soaked bar stool with a group of Hell's Angels staring me down as I ate an animal that someone had just maimed at the nearby zoo. In reality, the Kort Haus isn't as frighteningly gross as some have led me to believe. No, it's not a fine dining establishment, but it's more spacious and well-lit than you'd think, the tables are clean, and there are plenty of games (pool, darts, arcade). There are also 20+ beers on tap, and we're not talking 20 varieties of PBR. Now, I could whine about the slow service, but that was solely because we happened to come in on an off-night with one person running the entire place. And did I mention there were 12 of us? Only half of our party ended up ordering food, because the one guy could only make burgers in batches of four, all the while having to bartend, too. I know I would've cried had I been in this position, but the guy stayed chill and friendly despite all the stress. The second round of burgers actually didn't take that long, and my elk burger (and tots!!) more than quelled my appetite in the end. I would be more than willing to come back and give this place another try, provided I'm ravenously hungry again.
(4)Tony V.
Went there for some p-fries, yak and llama burgers and a pitcher. Prices pretty reasonable, food quite tastey, and a fun divey place. Staff is great if you aren't a dick. plus it's dive-y. If you don't like dive-y go somewhere else. jerk.
(4)Scott K.
It being the Christmas season, I went with the Reindeer Burger, and was pleasantly surprised! Rudolf... I'm a monster... I know, but it's your fault for tasting so good isn't it? There is something just a tad unsettling about serving half the animals you just saw at the Zoo, but that's the dark price of being a meat eater, isn't it? The owner is a swell fella, and I'm pressured by his affable nature to give him more stars, I really am... but a dive is a dive. Holes in the seats, and layers of beer signs everywhere... the surroundings aren't what I'd call inspired. That said... the worst thing about the Kort Haus is the bathroom (shudders). It was a chamber of horrors the likes of Freddy Kruger could not devise. I'll save you from the details... but needless to say... hold it.
(2)Jen P.
Booster Shots....check. Gallon of Purell....check. Stomach of Steel....check. You're ready for this place. A true dive but with a surprisingly sophisticated beer selection. Yes, the restrooms are pretty foul, but you've already been warned, right? Your drink garnish may have come off the floor, but the booze will kill whatever was on it. The nuts are hot, the darts are real, the meats are exotic, and the service is quick and friendly. We had a fantastic laid-back night and I'd be tempted to come back...after I finish my Hep-B series.
(4)Corinne W.
For a memborable date, come here after a trip to the nearby Woodland Park zoo and eat the animals you were viewing. Remember, the burgers are exotic but they're not gourmet. Adjust expectations accordingly.
(4)M S.
I went here to eat for the first time 2 weeks ago to finally try a "Wild Game" burger. Boy am I glad that I did. First of all J.J. was very friendly & helpful helping me choose a burger. In fact he recommended a elk/bear burger not on the menu. But first let's talk about the environment. It's an ABSOLUTE neighborhood dive bar & revels in this fact. I love it! Despite that they seem to have a good selection of liquor. They also have an excellent selection of beer on tap. From PBR to microbrews to meet an array of tastes. The burger itself was excellent. Juicy, tasty & flavorful. It went well with the blue moon beer I also ordered. A lot better than a "Red Mill" burger which is right down the street whose burgers (in my opinion) aren't any better than a Red Robin burger. But that's just me. The fries that came with the burger were light & crispy & seemed to pick up some of the flavor from the juices of the burger which was fine by me. I encourage anyone who likes a good burger to try one out here!
(5)Marie B.
I used to love this place... actually came here on Christmas with my family this year (we were always very traditional and this last year and think my parents were trying to be hip now that all their kids have moved out ha!) and we had a blast. The owner's son was our server and he was so nice! Well I've been back about 5 times, mainly to play pool and darts... and the owner, Ed I'm guessing, poured me the absolute worst Long Island Ice Tea... weak and full or sour. Well he was very uptight all night so I didn't want to bug him, but it was so disgusting. I let him know I didn't really like it and asked if he could maybe remake it or something else... and he said "Sure, but you're still paying for that" I've NEVER had this experience with food.... I used to be a server and I also know that's not legal... but I just stood there dumbfounded and said "but I don't like it... I can't drink it" and he let me know that wasn't his problem and I legally have to pay for it. Well Ed... I won't be back, and the party of 14 we had in at Christmas all has heard this story... and every other friend of mine that lives in that area as well.... so the 20cents of liquor you couldn't write off that night I'm sure has cost you a lot more in business. Also- you have to pay to keep any music playing from the jukebox (no house sound) and the food is greasy bar food... nothing special at all!
(1)Ian S.
It is a dive bar - but one that is good at what it does. If it pretended to be anything else, I'd give it two stars... but hey, honesty is refreshing from a business. The variety of meat options was fun (though I haven't tried any of them, being a vegetarian), the atmosphere was completely relaxed & I'll be back for other evenings at a low-key neighborhood bar. There are enough tvs to get all the flavors of televised action you want, two pool tables, two (steel tipped) dart boards, bar games, enough kids of beer to keep any reasonable person happy... oh, and a delightfully quintessential owner/bar-tender.
(4)Lauren S.
Love Ed, love the food. We visit this place whenever we visit Seattle. If you want to try some exotic animals, and they swear they don't get them from the zoo, this is the place to try.
(4)Kiki M.
Ed's Kort Haus! Where have you been all my life?! My excitement and admiration for this place is well warranted. A hole in the wall bar offering great beer and exotic meat burgers, what more can you ask for? I stumbled on this place because I was meeting my friend who lives in Phinney Ridge and needed a bar to meet up. I looked at bars on Yelp and found Ed's and was intrigued by the many reviews claiming this was a dive a head of the other dives. How could I not check this place out? On Saturday night Ed's was not the most happening place but I like unpacked bars. To warn you it is a little smelly, looks like its been around since the dawn of man, and the furniture has probably been around since the dinosaurs roamed. I sat on a booth that was held together by duct tape. There are plenty of beers on tap. They have Moose Drool which adds to their cool factor. Ed was there that night and took our drink order. My friend wasn't sure what she wanted and Ed asked her if she liked light, dark, or hoppy beers and based on her answer (she likes dark) he suggested a brew. I first ordered a rum and coke which was nice and strong. I mean, at a bar like this it would be sacrilege for the bartender to have a light pour. At the table were menus and Ed's offers typical greasy pub food but the icing on the cake is their exotic hamburgers section. Any animal you want to eat, you can eat it in hamburger form here. Their selection ranges from lamb to alligator to ostrich to buffalo. You get the idea. I can not fail to mention that the other bartender there was knocked up. You can't get that kind of service from a pregnant lady any where else but a bar like Ed's Kort Haus. This bar has a new found place in my heart. If you are prissy it would be best to skip this bar but if you don't care and just want an easygoing place to have a beer and an exotic hamburger this is the place to go.
(4)Heather K.
My mom dragged my husband and I here because she was curious about the different meats available for the burgers. As a vegetarian, I was an odd choice to bring to such a place, but I was actually really happily surprised that they actually offered a variety of veggie burgers as well. We started with the battered mushroom appetizer. Typical bar food, but a LOT of it! Came with a whole basket of fries. My mom ordered the alligator burger. She said it tasted just like chicken, but was a little dry. My husband had a regular old cheeseburger and said it was mediocre. My veggie burger was actually really good - I was impressed! My husband and I also upgraded our meals to include tater tots - a must for us if ever offered. :) My mom got a bloody mary and said it was delicious. No one else had drinks. The decor is.... eclectic to say the least. There are some nice TVs to watch sports. A couple video games and a pool table if you get bored. The tables and chairs were pretty dirty and broken down (my husband had to switch out his chair to a less-broken one) and the menus especially hadn't seen a cleaning rag in months, maybe years. Overall, it was just a little too dirty for my taste, hence the three-star review. However, if you are in to that type of dirty dive bar setting, you'll probably love it. I wouldn't even venture into the bathrooms, though. Too scared.
(3)Vivi C.
I came here recently with a group of 10. We were imediately greeted which was a good sign. We came here for the exotic burgers, Ostritch and kangaroo burgers? Thats definitely exotic for a city girl. We were seated outside, it didn't feel really clean but I could let it go since it's bar. Our waitress was very friendly and had a sense of humor. The service was pretty slow... since we had a large party we talked alot and didn't really noticed but I certainly recognized how slow everything was. Ed the owner personally came out to answer our questions. He explained the taste of every exotic meat on the menu, it was really helpful and it helped me decide on the buffalo burger. Now on to the burgers, it was hard for me to distinguish the taste of the meat. I took a bite of the Kangaroo and ostritch meat and couldn't tell the difference. Maybe I have a weak taste bud but I think it was the condiments that makes it hard for me to taste the distinct flavors of each meat. It definitely helped when I ate just the meat without the buns and condiments. Everyone said my buffalo burger was tasty so I'm assuming it's one of the best meat. I was satisfy with my burger but it was not really filling to me. I didn't walk out feeling full like I normally do when I eat out. But it left me feeling mutual, not full or hungry. Like I mention earlier, the service was slow. It took awhile to get our bill and since we had a big party we had our bills seperated before our meal. Meaning they took the names of each person order so everyone can pay for their own meal. But in the end four people got billed for all of the orders. I don't know what happened but it definitely caused us alot of confusion. We didn't want to make a fuss so we just had those four pay for the meal. Ed and our waitress was kind and helpful but service was slow. The concept is great and worth experiencing these exotic meat. I believe it should be cleaner and more organized. Overall it was a good experience but it could have been better.
(3)Will P.
While it is true they have an amazing selection of exotic burgers, the quality of them leaves something to be desired. They taste like they have been frozen since the cold war. I got an alligator burger and it tasted like those frozen burgers they used to serve in the school cafeteria. Now I'm a fan of dives, but this place is more like hanging out in someone's dirty basement. It reminds of Lenny's done wrong. I love Lenny's but this place is just nasty.
(1)David S.
LOL! lol! Whatta worthless ultra-low-class joint!!! If ya want "low-class" in Greenwood and Phinney? This crap-hole is it! The most funny part is the owner/bartender tries to act like it has class, but you as well as I know that ANY bar/tavern that serves Black Label on tap is NO-PLACE MOST PEOPLE WITH ANY-SORT OF A SHOWER AND DONT LIVE ON THE STREET would like to go!!?? If ya want to go somewhere in Greenwood and NOT leave with crabs or Crotch-crickets from simply using the restroom? DON'T SHOW UP HERE!!!!
(1)Galaxie S.
Obviously this place is a dive bar and if people have a problem with dive bars they should not go to them period. I'm not one of those people and I enjoy going to a good dive bar from time to time. Now that I got that out of the way, I'm ready to share my experience. I went there with my boyfriend for beers and burgers a few months ago. I ordered a cheeseburger with fries with a Jolly Roger and boyfriend got the elk/bear burger with tatter tots and a whiskey coke. Ed and the waitress kept giving us samples of other beers they have on tap (they do have a pretty good selection) and I ended up getting a Blue Moon afterwords. I know, very original of me... When the food arrived, my cheeseburger was pretty terrible. It tasted like it was a frozen patty from Costco that was thrown straight from the freezer to the grill. The fries were nice and crispy though. The elk/bear burger with grilled onions was great to my surprise. I'm not the one to usually order exotic meats... When our bill arrived, it was close to $50. We took a close look at the bill and we got charged for 2 extra beers we never ordered and there was a $5.50 under "Miscellaneous" whatever that was. We asked the waitress what the deal was with the extra 2 beers and the mystery charge. She said she did not know and called Ed. He removed the 2 beers from the check and told us that "Miscellaneous" was the Jolly Roger. OK, so $5.50 for a pint of regular beer... Our bill was now close to $40. We paid and did not leave a tip. We left completely shocked by the fact that: 1) Ed just assumed we were not going to notice the outrageous extra charges. 2) No apology was made what so ever. And finally, 3) That someone can just be so bluntly dishonest! After that ordeal I really wonder about the "authenticity" of the meats used for burgers at this joint. I hate the idea of stepping into a business and having the feeling that I'm being robbed right before my eyes and feeling uncomfortable just for asking for a correct bill!
(1)E F.
Been meaning to try this place so we could expand the range of meats we've tasted. Interesting selection, though they should cook their burgers just enough, not well done. Game meats tend to be pretty lean, so if you cook them to death, there's very little fat to keep them juicy and flavorful. Ordered the camel, which was decent. Hubby had the elk/bear, which he said was sort of bland. I thought it was alright. I'd like to try the caribou and antelope next time. We also got the poutine, which are shoestring fries with gravy and topped with cheese curds. The gravy was a bit too salty and overabundant, drowning the fries. Yes, it's a very small dive bar, but it's cozy, and not scary. Think small-town local sports bar. Not sure I'd make a special trip next time, but if we're in the area, we'd stop again.
(3)Cathy H.
Ok. First off..its a dive...we had to wait outside until Ed got there to open up. Thank goodness I called! Sundays and Mondays are free pool days, Tuesday is buy a burger, get one half off. We ordered a couple of specialty burgers, camel and kangaroo. Camel was nothing to write to mom about...but the kangaroo that I will definitely reorder...flavorful and a bit zippy with seasonings. Good selection of microbrews. Nice customers too. If you are looking for local flavor, go there.
(4)Ron M.
This tavern has certainly seen better days and Charlie D. and Sean T. basically covered its aesthetics so I won't bother with a recap of my own. If you are tired of the same old burger and want to try something different, stop by the Kort Haus and have your choice of 'exotic meats' like black bear, ostrich, camel, alligator, llama, kangaroo, reindeer and wild boar. The burgers come with the traditional condiments with a choice of your onions raw or grilled. There are three cheeses offered: American, Swiss or Pepperjack. You also have two choices of fries, regular or spicy for a dollar more. I was pretty hungry from working on my high-pro glow from El Chupacabra and ended up ordering two burgers during our stay here. The first one was the ostrich which I liked a lot. It was like eating a really juicy cheeseburger. The second was the wild boar which I can definitely recommend! That sucker was very tasty indeed! Sean T. and Denice M. can attest to that. Our bartender was very nice and helpful. He also mentioned that they do have specials on their burgers on Sunday and Tuesday nights. I can't remember if it was a two for one or a certain amount off. Either way it is a good deal because their burgers are a little pricey. I think the average price of their burgers hovers around $10 - $12. There are vegetarian offerings here too, so bring your herbivore friends. A good time will be had by all. I will definitely visit this place again.
(4)Kristin C.
What the heck is this place? Stumbled in here on Saturday night and was confronted with that weird exotic animals menu, a bunch of people in plaid and trucker hats (oh please let it have been a theme party) and some dude who told me he'd put $20 worth of speed metal in the jukebox. I thought maybe I'd wandered into some weird candid camera joke. I had wanted a bar with Buckhunter, darts and pool so that I could beat my date at bar games. Ed's Kort House delivered on all accounts, with a big side of WTF too. This ain't no classy joint, but I bet each time you go, something new and wonderful is bound to happen. For example, the wonders of the women's bathroom probably never cease. Truly one of the last great dive (diiiiiiive) bars in the city limits. In the words of someone else: I'll be back. For those interested, the waitress (Ed's daughter) told us that the exotic animal burgers are buy one get one half off on Tuesdays and Sundays. So, bring a posse of meat eaters and have at it.
(4)Wil H.
Came here with a work buddy and wasn't sure what to expect... Animal burgers?!! I've had my share of wild meat- deer, elk, grouse, some bear, maybe buffalo... but antelope, kangaroo, ostrich, reindeer, alligator, camel, caribou!! And being right next door to the zoo I was doubly wary. So I pulled up my boot straps, and ordered the caribou burger, it was a bit dry and some what salty but the beer I had helped wash it down. The steak fries were fairly good. The place is a bit divey, but if you want to get your carnivore on this is definitely the place. And it doesn't really have anything to do with the zoo except proximity...
(3)Rylee O.
It's the Kort ---- Haus Mighty mighty, just lettin' it all hang out It's the Kort --- Haus The burgers are stacked and that's a fact, ain't holding nothing back. It's the Kort --- Haus It's the one, the only one, who's got burgers made of venison When eating and drinking there everybody knows, and here's how the story goes. They know they got everything a drinker needs in a bar, yeah. How can they use, the meat they use for only $10. Oh what a winning hand! It's the Kort ---- Haus Mighty mighty, just lettin' it all hang out It's the Kort --- Haus The burgers are stacked and that's a fact, ain't holding nothing back. The place is a dive, but in a good way, makes an gal wish for younger days Be careful in the bathroom it's not so clean Sure enough to knock a man to his knee It's the Kort ---- Haus Mighty mighty, just lettin' it all hang out It's the Kort --- Haus The burgers are stacked and that's a fact, ain't holding nothing back. Oh shake it down, shake it down now (repeat)
(3)Peter M.
This is a great dive bar with surprisingly good food. Exotic meat burgers, very good beef burgers and who doesn't love tater tots?
(4)Idi A.
The only real decent hole in the wall bar still left in Seattle. It is almost a time warp back to when Seattle had some grit... not a good place for prissy yuppies, and metrosexual men. Decent selection of beers, exotic meat burgers, and enough bar games to keep you occupied. I should give it 5 stars, but I think that really isn't in the spirt of what Kort Haus is.
(4)Sean H.
This is one of the good dives still left in the neighborhood. Less hipsters than other Phinney Ridge bars, but you'll still find a few. Hipsters love dives, and they love ruining dives. Ed is a guy that will warm up to you if you're a regular. Make a fool of yourself and he's not so nice. Went in on my birthday last Saturday night, and was having a good time. Not a lot of people there, just like I like it. Left my brand new Seahawks hat on a table to mark our spot and stepped outside. Low and behold, I come back in and the hat is gone, along with some of the other patrons who were there when we stepped out. Ed was pretty sure that no one took it, and he thought I might have misplaced it, but I was not that drunk. Who steals someone's hat? Especially a day before a game when the city is in the midst of Seahawk-Mania. Didn't know where else to go to bitch about it, so on the off chance that the jerk who took my hat visits this Yelp page, burn in hell you rotten bastard! Ed seemed to feel bad for me. He walked around the bar looking for the hat, even gave me some free drinks. If you want fancy, there's plenty of fancy around Phinney ridge. If you like a good dive that hasn't been completely taken over by hipsters and college kids, go to Ed's Kort Haus.
(4)Mindy M.
Yes, this is a dive bar serving $15-$20 exotic meat burgers. Yes, I am a vegetarian. No, I am not offended by watching other people eat meat. That said, I just came back from celebrating my friend's birthday at this bar. The beer selection was pretty good, but the "Classic Veggie Burger" I ordered was crap. For over $8, I could have cooked a better one in my freakin' oven using the same Gardenburger patty. The patty was cooked sub-par and still cold in the center--plus they get an extra minus for mayonnaise overdose. (P.S. Mayonnaise is crap. Stick with just real mustard and cheese and your burgers will be that much better--even undercooked.)
(3)Erin J.
Ahh, Kort Haus what happened? You use to be cool... I use to love this little dive bar but after my experience there a few weeks back you won't catch me there again! This is the only place that's ever served me obviously moldy food. Yuck! I took two friends there who'd never been before. The bar was being staffed by a woman who was clearly more interested in her personal cell phone call than in helping us. When our food arrived I was in for an unpleasant surprise... My taco was topped with a mix of shredded orange and white cheeses that was sporting its own topping of blue fuzz! I went up to the bar again and got the woman away from her cell phone long enough to point out the moldy cheese. She waved off my concern, explaining there was feta in the cheese mix. I must have given her a look akin to what I was thinking ("Feta's not blue!"); because she then said "Well cheese is made of mold anyway, so if it's molding there's nothing wrong with that." She then went back into the kitchen. I didn't eat my moldy taco, but I was still charged for it. I recommend this place only if you want bad service and don't mind running the risk of spoiled food!
(1)Casey A.
I can't explain to you why this place is cool. But it is. You'll either realize that the second you walk in, or you'll realize the place is not your style. They have a great beer selection and steel-tipped darts. They have tater tots. They have python, which basically tastes like overcooked chicken. The dude who is always bartending (Ed, I presume?), is really cool, in a semi-friendly, semi-I-don't-give-a-shit kind of way that I really appreciate. There are few things better than a few pints and a few rounds of darts at Ed's Kort Haus with the fellas. Definitely not the kind of place to bring your new girlfriend on a first date. Unless she likes hunting video games, in which case, by all means, have at it.
(4)Julie B.
We are always on the lookout for bars with pinball machines. At 4:30 on a weekday afternoon we had the table to ourselves (as well as the bar). We didn't eat but had a yummy local porter while the bartender watched CSI. I felt as though I was in a bar from 30 years ago, but in a good way.
(4)Nick L.
The quality of Ed's burgers isn't record-shattering or anything, probably because he has to keep such a large variety in stock, and because not all of the wild game he uses is necessarily as well-farmed as the staple meats (beef/chicken/pork/etc). It's still a dive bar, after all. But where else are you going to find a man bold enough to serve burgers made from like 20 different animals for very reasonable prices? If you're really into novel tastes and variety in your meals, you'll love this place.
(5)Mike T.
Style points for having exotic animal burgers. If you love divey bars, a good mix of folks, burgers and beer, this is the place. Do not, I repeat do not, expect gourmet dining. Gastro-pu it is not, but if you are looking for an above average burger selection (ostrich is always good) and a beer, this place does the trick. Do expect a jukebox, pool tables, less than sanitary bathrooms, and an array of exotic meats thrown in between a bun and some condiments. A little on the pricier side (avg 7-10 bucks), but c'mon, you're eating alligator!
(3)Betsey S.
Carnivore heaven, vegetarian heaven, Guinness heaven, Big Buck Hunter heaven, 20 beers on tap heaven, "adult" video bar top game heaven (including "Foxy Boxxi"... not nearly as risque as it sounds I'm afraid), grande juke box heaven, friendly patron heaven, friendly staff heaven etc. The Kort Haus is a totally comfortable kind of bar. There was no adjustment period for me - I came in, sat down at the bar, sighed and was relaxed in about 30 seconds flat. The staff kept buying us shots, which I thought was just because they're super nice but it turned out a couple in our group knows them, AND they're super nice. There's no scene at the Kort Haus. There are exotic meats though, including camel. Interesting, considering their proximity to the Zoo... but I am not one to question the source. When I ordered my Guinness, I was asked if I wanted a warm glass or cold glass. Hmm. Cold, I guess? Does anyone ever ask for warm? Minus a half star for the lackluster tots (they don't compare in size, price, or flavor to the tots at Noc Noc) and minus another half star for the computerized darts which has seen better days. But I can deal, everything else rules.
(4)Owen S.
I love being at this place. It is a real dive-bar (Buck Hunter, Pool, Darts, Bud Lite Banners, old pull-tab machines, sports/ultimate fighting on the TVs and everything made out of old-ass wood) It serves good beer, cheap beer and slightly overpriced food. Exotic burgers are fun, but you come back for the atmosphere. I can relax here.
(4)Jessie R.
There is a very depressing time of year when most bars start running out of good seasonal winter ales. Usually the first to go? Jolly Rogers. It also happens that my birthday falls during this depressing time of year, so I thought for sure that drinks with friends the other night would be sad and Jolly Rogers free. Enter Ed's Kort-Haus to save the day. I think we finished off their supply, but it couldn't have gone to a more deserving or appreciative crowd. The new bartender was a sweetheart, and helped to make my birthday celebration exactly what I wanted it to be: Good friends, Good beer, and a crowd of guys in the corner who had been playing Buck Hunter for 4 hours straight.
(4)Rachel F.
Although I supposedly visited Seattle for the weekend, I believe when I walked through the front doors of the Kort-Haus Tavern, I slipped through the time and space continuum, and ended up in Newark, New Jersey circa 1992. It was a sad and creepy place. And it was WAY too bright in there. Nobody looks good in that light. I saw (way too clearly) some really frightening displays of PDA that scarred me. If this place had a little more irony, I think I'd get it. Don't take yourself so seriously and turn down the lights and maybe Kort-Haus, you will gain a little charm. But at this point, you're just meh.
(1)Kate D.
This place is like a diamond in the rough. A slight dark ambiance with your typical pub like setting, but this place has amazing beer and food. If you want to watch a major sport game and don't want to be arm wrestling over a place to sit let alone stand. This is the place to be, with great exotic burgers and cheap beers on tap (with variety) its a great place to watch a game. It's a neighborhood Haus but everyone is welcome.
(4)Becky B.
My friend told me about this place on Phinney Ridge that serves exotic burgers. Bear, Bore, Alligator, Kangaroo, Venison, etc... so I looked it up on yelp. The reviews all pretty much said the same thing - it's WAY dive-y. I can do dives. I need to get my dive-face on, but I can do dives. When I lived in Hellevue, I frequented the Mustard Seed. Dives are cool. This place..... this place is BEYOND DIVEY. It's like, borderline health hazard. It's so disgusting, I didn't want to touch anything. The decor was ugly, dark, and gloomy. The SMELL was RETCHED. UGhhh... I had to immediately take a shower when I got home and wash my clothes. On a good note, the venison burger was pretty good. I'd never had venison, so I gave myself a high five for being adventurous. My boyfriend got the alligator burger, which I found repulsive in thought and taste. I'll never go here again, which is sad, because I was really looking forward to it before I went. This is not a place you'd see on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" because no one wants to see what goes on in the kitchen. It's scary. *shudder*
(2)Cameron L.
Always plenty of room in here, essential stop during any phinney-area pub crawl. Friendly staff and exotic burgers that you may or may not want to avoid.
(4)Kat G.
In the interest of honesty I must state a few things: 1) I run an espresso bar and am a wee bit OCD when it comes to the cleanliness of my own shop (Bleach? Clean white rags? The more the better!) 2) I inherited this from my Mom who has never met a container of bleach she couldn't use completely in 5 minutes. 3) I have absolutely no problem eating from street vendors in foreign countries, drinking in dive bars around the world and for that matter prefer said venues. 4) I am either a hypocrite or complex...I prefer the term complex. Ed's is a dive bar, plain and simple. In a neighborhood (some would say entire metro area) filled with condos, vegan restaurants, faux dives and hipsters Ed's Kort Haus is a shining bastion of grime and goodwill that I visit again and again. I LOVE Ed. He is the old fashioned coot owner/operator of bygone years and I have to say that I adore talking to him (his life is straight out of Jerry Springer....no, really they wanted him on the show). The Buffalo burgers and tater tots are decent and completely acceptable as dive bar food (i.e. completely unhealthy but great for giving you a base for say 5 pints of cider from the tap. I've never been there that I haven't had nice conversations with strangers though I will say that one weekend evening I did find myself in the midst of a horrible popped collar frat boy incursion but I assume they were slumming or lost and they vacated soon after I arrived. To sum up. Ed's is everything that a dive bar should be and I like it like that.
(4)Curtis C.
This is Eds Kort Haus. Its a divey neighborhood bar that serves beer. Its usually never packed here so great place to go on Phinney Ridge if you have nothing better to do and everything else is full. The main calling was that it was the first bar to serve Mac and Jack in Seattle so its kind of a mecca for those that love M&J. Never had their food here but dont intend to since it looks scary to eat anything here. Pool table and pinball machines always help when your looking for something to do.
(2)steve c.
T o sum it up in two words, an experience. From start to finish, the Kort-Haus was, well, different. Upon entering, an obligatory check of the bathroom was in order. The verdict? Not suitable to "do business" in. As you open the door of the men's restroom, it's realized there isn't a door on the stall, which leaves the potential 'squatter' there to squat in front of whoever walks in the bathroom, and maybe the bar patrons as well. After ordering a couple of beers (they do have a large selection on tap), I inquired about ordering food. Ed (owner) directed me toward the tables, which housed the menus, of the take out variety--paper and copied a few more than a few times. In a "regular" place, you're probably asked "what'll you have?" after inquiring about the food and menus. Not at the Kort-Haus, however. At the Kort-Haus, things are done a little differently. Instead of being waited on, Ed proceeded to tell the bar that every month he is delivered magazines in black plastic. Of course being the congenial (and awfully giddy...maybe hitting the sauce in back?) bar host, how could I NOT have predicted that Ed would then pass these Playboys out to the whole bar? How could I NOT have predicted that Ed would then tell a story about how the co-star of Disney's "High School Musical" had taken nude photos of herself, that could be found on the internet? It finally came time to order, and not a moment too soon. Who could tell what else was going to happen in this place! The order: one reindeer burger and one camel burger. The reindeer was ok-cooked well enough, and slightly gamy tastin. The camel, however, was ridiculously gamy, and left one of us yearning for a toilet (but not THEIR toilet). The pros to this place? A wide selection of exotic meats (reindeer, caribou, boar, kangaroo, camel, etc.), interesting stories to tell on Yelp, and.........that's it. the cons? Very pricey ($38 for two burgers and two beers), and the atmosphere leaves much to be desired (both physically-and the patrons and employees). I recommend this restaurant to: brave souls who want to be able to say "yep, I visited the Kort-Haus!!" Oh, P.S. if you really think they use separate grills for veggie and non-veggie.....heh heh heh!!!!!!!!
(2)C. H.
I live a few blocks from this place and was a regular for a few months. They were frequently out of just about anything I tried to order, but I adore dive bars and they serve Guinness, so they were mostly ok by me. The last time I went to Ed's was at the end of June when I watched the bartender scream about a huge rat being behind the bar. She let a patron come behind the bar and stomp it's brains out, and then had her boyfriend pick it up by the tail and hold it proudly in front of him as he walked it out of the bar (dripping blood) and tossed it into the trash can by the back balcony (where several other patrons were sitting.) F-ing disgusting. I won't be going back. The Kangaroo & Kiwi is just a few blocks away and worth it for the cleanliness, product consistency and lack of obnoxious and tactless help.
(1)Rainbow R.
We've decided to call Ed "the beer santa claus." Awesome exotic burgers (at pretty good prices). Go in the afternoon so Ed has time to sit down and ask what you want for beermas. 4 of us went, each ordered a different burger and split them up. Honestly, kangaroo, ostrich, alligator and wild boar meat are NOT for me, but we went for the experience and definitely had one. He gave us a complimentary plate of the best fries ever to get that alligator taste out of our mouths:) Apparently happy hour is Tuesday and Sunday, so we'll see you there then!
(5)Aaron B.
Who doesn't love exotic meat? Although eating it @ Ed's is a bit of a dare. The Kort Haus is a throw back to bars of yore. No pretension - no dress code and no frills when it comes to food, fare or drinks. What you get is a nice atmosphere of regulars and young drinkers who want to be regulars. Ed is great - salt of the earth and one of the last crusty but enjoyable bar keeps in Seattle. When you come here leave the attitude at the door and just enjoy yourself - it is well worth your time to drink here.
(5)Adam S.
GROSS. oh man, i had to take a shower when I left this place. So encrusted with filth I can't believe the health department doesn't say something. I didn't eat, but that is because of the dirt in the bar, I can only imagine if it is that dirty where people can see, what about where people can't see. yuck. We sat at the bar, which was covered in filthy duct-tape. Yeah you heard right, like the whole thing is duct-tape. Will somebody please buy this cool old place that has potential and gut it. Make sure you get your shots before entering.
(1)Trevor R.
Sure it's a little divey, a little dingy, but the beer glasses are clean and that's what matters. After all, the place is called Ed's Kort Haus (i.e. not German, just purposefully misspelled), so you have fair warning. The selection of draft beers here is pretty extensive (~20) and mostly local. They're often served with a smile by Ed himself, and they won't set you back like those pricey Belltown alcohol boutiques. If you're like me and always appreciate a good dive, you've already been here or are now planning your visit. If not, I'd at least recommend stopping by for a beer next time you feel like slumming or doing a Phinney/Greenwood pub crawl.
(4)Sean T.
I've driven (and walked) past this place quite a few times and have never paid much attention to it. But when Ian K. suggested a happy hour here and mentioned that they serve various exotic meats, I figured it was worth a try. Now that I've tried it, the only thing I can say is that it's worth a try for the exotic meat burgers, but nothing else. The place seems a little dilapidated inside (and out), but not in a cool, "we designed it to look like this" way. More like a "we haven't lifted a finger or spent a dime on this place in decades" way. They had a decent selection of beer, but based on my bill, it was apparently very pricey. As for the exotic burgers, I had a double reindeer burger (Rudolph and Donner), and it was pretty damn good. Thanks to Denice M., Charlie D. and Ron M., I tried many others - ostrich (good), kangaroo (not bad), wild boar (good), and camel (not so good). I would definitely go back for the burgers alone. I just wouldn't hang out here for any other reason.
(3)Ninja S.
I haven't seen this many animals eaten since the HBO Furry Cathouse Orgy documentary special. The burgers and fries are good. They have beer. The atmosphere is dark kind of like a cave. A cave where you might drag the things you have killed with your flinstsone's club to cook them over a campfire for you and the cavewoman you have sweet talked into coming back with you by tapping her head with that same club into a light loving concussion. Ah the heady days of natural selection. How far we have fallen into the dark ages of civilization, running water and sanitation, and good posture. Fortunately there are places like this where you can growl as you sink your canines into the juicy pulverized flesh of lesser predators and prey that didn't run quite fast enough. GRRRAAAWWWLLLMMMMPHMMM! TASTY! . . . * note: I'm kidding about the HBO documentary. If they actually have one, I don't know about it.
(4)Diana H.
$9 for a pitcher of frothy Rainier - the glasses were warm. Now that that's out of the way... I have to agree that this isn't the cheapest bar in the neighborhood, but it does have exotic appeal. I ate my first kangaroo burger and it was very lean and tasty. My bf had the reindeer burger - the texture was much more like an angus burger, but it smelled funny (go figure). The tater tots are standard fare, and the spicy fries (waffle) are nothing to write home about. The portions look small, but we were both satisfied after a burger, fries, and two pitchers. They had a new bartender (self-admitted) who was very friendly and welcoming (A+ for that). I recommend sitting out on the back patio on warm days. If you sit far from the door, up against the rail - you can see Green Lake down the block with the Cascade's behind. Very cool. Would I go again? Definitely. Will I go on a night other than their Sunday/Tuesday special burger night where you can buy one, get one half off? Probably not.
(3)May N.
Not a bad place to get a beer... if you really, really need one. I'm hoping the alcohol in my cup killed whatever wasn't cleaned off of it. The bar staff was attentive to my party of 5 and made sure we were happy with the level of beer left in our pitcher. So that was good. There are pool tables and arcade style games and food... none of which I tried so I can't comment on those. For bar atmosphere, however, this place seems like a good place to watch a game or get a beer with good friends. Just wipe down your cup before using it if you get a chance.
(2)Rodney W.
The Kort-Haus Tavern may not be a 5 star restaurant, but I like it because I can order a decent burger, watch sports on TV, chat with the locals and surf the web care free. They have a great beer selection and the prices are reasonable.
(5)A H.
We went in for a birthday on a Tuesday night. We were the only 12 people in the bar. When I arrived, I was told we had to order in shifts of 4 people because the bartender was the only one working. Not a good sign. Four of my friends had ordered about 20 minutes before I arrived. 45 MINUTES LATER, they are served their four burgers from the gentleman who was coughing up something fierce. Sure, he didn't cough on the burgers when we were watching but who knows what was going on in the back. By this time, it was over an HOUR from when they originally ordered the burgers. So, a few of us went to the Red Mill around the corner for a burger and shake. When we returned, four of our friends had just received their burgers. Insane! This is the SLOWEST service I have ever seen anywhere. Besides that, the bathroom smelled something fierce (but had Will Smith lyrics scribbled on the wall), the t-rex doll had no hands and there was no hef to be found in the place. The one star is for the Will Smith lyrics scribbled on the bathroom wall. But I wouldn't recommend going just for that.
(1)Nick M.
Aside from all the exotic burgers people are talking about they also serve a variety of vegetarian choices you don't see at most dives like veggie "chiken" nuggets on a bed of fries, which I love to wolf down with a couple pints of strong ale. Speaking of ale they have something like 20 beers on tap including a variety of local breweries. I give 5 stars not only for the nice beer selection and the veggie options, but also because the jukebox is cool. I was able to play the metal band Death on it. That is a rarity!!
(5)Ella R.
This place is GREAT! It reminds me of the wonderful dive bars of my college days mixed with a little Seattle flair. There has always been a great mix of people, drinks, meat, and bar games. Plus this place has Buck Hunter...how could you go wrong?!
(4)Silvia A.
I'm not in Greenwood very much since I live on Capitol Hill and don't have a car. However, I would make the trip out to Greenwood just to go to Kort-Haus. It's a dive bar seedy enough to make you feel like an authentic working man, but not so seedy that a young woman can't go in and hang out unattended. Wild meat burgers (crocodile, ostrich, bear, moose, and more) are the cherry on the sundae. And while they don't have liquor, they do have some delicious ciders so that even a non-beer-drinker like me can kick back and enjoy a glass of something fizzy.
(5)James R.
Eff this place This place is a dive in the not-cool sense of the word. Sure, it's a novelty because they serve moose, but it's so gross in there. It's the kind of place where you don't want to touch the tables, or if you dropped a dollar on the floor you'd want to take some vitamin C before you pick it up. The rug is so skanky, it's disgusting! They haven't recovered from the era before the smoking law set in, so it smells like a casino lounge on the ugly side of Vegas. The staff is really rude, too. Like, crazy rude, like the people are either crazy themselves, or they're used to dealing with drifters constantly. My last time there, which was a tongue-in-cheek gathering at the dingiest bar the host could muster, they asked for a credit card from each of the dozen well-dressed folks because of some deep fear of someone dining and dashing. Their food is self-explanatory. They have bar food, and stock a bunch of weird animal meats. Whatever, if you're vegetarian, eat before you go there. The other thing that stinks is their policy about calling the liquor board on their neighbors. I won't elaborate, but they tried to shut down a new restaurant on the same street, citing idiotic offenses that even the police acknowledged as harrassment, after identifying the source of the complaints. They don't get only one star because it is good if you only have $5 but want 2 beers. Last word: This place eats it. If you're hungry for a turtle-burger, try your luck, but any biological sensitivities to any substance will be enflamed here. Cheap beer, but the paranoid service and disgusting interior make this place a not-funny joke. If you do go, walk in a puddle on the ride home so you don't drag that funk into your car/house.
(2)b b.
Happy to have watched half a ball game here and more than half a pitcher disappear. Specials include drinks and food. The food is more than just good burgers. Many beers on tap. Darts, pinball, jukebox, pool - tv's Also, free pool Sunday's and one free table mondays. Sort of a comfy old pair of boots joint. One awesome spicy buffalo burger with swiss. Figures as its near the spicy buffalo range. Cool staff. Me like.
(4)Adi C.
This was apparently the final resting place and last stop of a mighty seven pub-crawl. Holy crap. I don't remember much about this place except that it was very dark (bonus) and wasn't as crowded on the Sunday before Memorial Day as the other 6 bars we'd been to previously (another bonus). Yeah! Pub crawls and I have a love/hate relationship, apparently. Thank you, Kort Haus, for showing me the light!
(3)Jim H.
So where can you find great beer (Ed brought in a keg on my recomendation and I need help in finishing it off!), a great assortment of exotic meat, and a Large vegetarian menu with 2 big screen TV's, dart boards and Buck Hunter? Ed's thats where. This place rocks! There are many regulars there and Ed is just hilarious.
(5)Krishna V.
The waitress was very helpful, everyone liked their "exotic" burger, and they had a wide selection of good beer. A pretty cool place all in all.
(5)Bryan K.
This place is right up there with Uncle Moe's Planet Georgetown as one of Seattle's strangest yet most intriguing bars. Every so often, you need a trip to a bar like Ed's Kort Haus to reset your standards of what a good bar consists of. Of course, most people probably wouldn't even give Ed's a second look, but then again, I'm not most people. When buying the first round, I asked for a margarita for one of my companions. The bartender proceeded to advise against it, stating, "I wouldn't if I were you." Interesting, I thought. We'll stick with beers I guess or Strongbow as it turned out to be. Next I noticed there extensive list of exotic meats for your every possible burger need. Whoever thought to turn bear, or ostrich, or even lion into a burger? Ed did, of course. Nasty, if you ask me. Finally, as I was waiting to pay my tab at the end our stay, I some how became the focal point of a toast given by several patrons at the bar. It was in Spanish, so I couldn't tell you what was said, but I'm assuming it was good since afterward one of the patrons preceded to tell me the story of his previous nights sexual conquest, as if I really needed that to top off the night. Oh well. Either way, it made for a great story as I came back to our table. So, whether you're looking for a good time or a good time drops from the sky compliments of a little bird, Ed's Kort Haus can provide you that good time, most likely. Also, if you got a pup, bring it. This house is dog friendly.
(4)Marion B.
I wandered in here early Sunday morning to watch the Women's World Cup final game. The bartender (I think it may have been Ed himself) was really welcoming and a fun companion to watch the game with. I'm looking forward to going back some day soon and trying some of the exotic burgers.I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a local dive bar with a wide selection of beers and burgers!
(4)Chira V.
yes yes this place has all sorts of meats to eats. kangaroo. boar. bear. alligator. but its all about the walnut burger.
(4)Andy R.
One of the last dive bars in Seattle. Don't take this the wrong way. Dive is not a bad term. I love bars that are not trying to be more than they should. Don't get all pretentious on me and charge 7 freakin dollars for a basic micro-brew. The beer selection is good, they've got them all covered. Burgers a plenty with the exotics available, check their whiteboard for what's available that day. It's a great mainstay in the neighborhood. Sadly with the new condos taking over the Phinney ridge I'm afraid for this little place being overrun by bug money. Go check it out and keep a real bar on Greenwood/Phinney.
(3)Marcus W.
The Kort Haus is especially great on major holidays. From what i can tell it's a family owned and operated bar that has always been nothing more than courteous to myself and my roommates. The juke box is also the most insane thing i have ever seen in my entire life.
(5)Geoffrey R.
Last night I went to the Kort-Haus with some friends. We were thinking about the Tin-Hat (very close to my house, and my local watering hole of choice...) but decided to hit this place up, because...well I don't remeber why. This place is a pretty typical dive bar. Greasy food, dart-boards, pull-tabs, juke-box, slightly surely bartender. With one exception. They serve, what a novice would call, exotic meats. We're talking buffalo, deer, ostrich... I was hoping for some gueyduck , but alas, I was denied. I will say, the night we went, our service was horrid. I ordered a corndog. I came to my table frozen in the middle. I sent it back, It returned in the same icey corpse it had apparently been doomed to for all eternity. They waitress also brought our entire table of patroons the wrong order. We ate some of it anyway. It's also a little bright in there for my standards, and you can find a jukebox with much better selection elsewhere... trust me. This place will do in a pinch, but if you can get to the Tin Hat, or even the People's pub.... go there.
(3)Hodi P.
This is the place to go for exotic meat burgers. Plus you can get a Kobe beef burger for the cheapest price around. The jukebox is good and they have pool, darts and other games.
(4)Dan P.
d: "whoa...they have black bear burgers?" m:"yeah..." d: "is that even legal? can you just eat black bear?" m: "i don't know." d: "seems kinda sketchy doesn't it?" c: "well you can go hunt and kill a black bear, it's not like a grizzly or anything." m: "right, i mean they have black bears in new jersey for chrissake. in the suburbs." d: "yeah...but i mean, it's still a bear." m: "it IS still a bear. that's true." d: "i don't know how i feel about eating bear." or something like that. i didn't have a tape recorder or anything, and we were about 4 beers down at that point, so it's hard to say whether that's completely accurate - but i'm sure it's the type of conversation that takes place many times at the kort-haus. as the other review so succinctly stated it: this place is a dive bar. it's really not the kind of bar you'd think about eating in on first glance. in fact, i'm not sure you'd even eat anything from a vending machine in a place like this. luckily though - there are no vending machines - unless you count the ones in the bathroom - and they don't sell things to eat. for the most part. anyhow...oddly enough, in this joint where even peanuts seem dodgy, they specialize in serving up exotic meats. kangaroo, the aforementioned black bear, buffalo, ostrich, crocodile, etc. if you can make a burger patty out of it - they've probably got it. and they seem to take their exotic meats rather seriously. a friend of mine got the spicy buffalo burger and said it was great. a couple other guys at the bar come in every tuesday to try a new type of burger. so...people DO actually eat here. and the atmosphere is pretty classic - and the type that's quickly disappearing from condotown usa. the bartender also explained that sunday's and tuesday's - you buy one exotic meat burger, the second one is half price. so...there's that.
(4)Sean F.
The Bird Man of Ballard owns a business cutting down trees. He has fists the size of my head. He smokes Malboro Reds. He used to be in a hair rock band back in the 80's. I met him at the Kort Haus.
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